Pear Jam in Milk
Description
Perfect for winter preserves. The finished jam should have a consistency similar to condensed milk. Milk-based jam will be much thicker than water-based jam. To make pear jam in milk at home, you will need a large pot and 12 hours of free time.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the pears in cold water, peel them, and remove the cores.
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Step 2
Using a meat grinder, grind the pear flesh.
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Step 3
Add the sugar and baking soda. Mix.
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Step 4
Pour in the milk, stir again, and let steep for 2 hours.
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Step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 8 hours.
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Step 6
Stir the mixture periodically, otherwise it will thicken.
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Step 7
The jam will be ready when its volume has reduced to approximately one-quarter of the original. You can also check by seeing how quickly a drop of jam runs down the side of the dish—the slower it runs, the more done it is.
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Step 8
The finished jam can be packed into jars.