I have been making jams for a very long time. I say jams and not jellies because I don't think I have ever actually made a batch of jelly. I love nice thick and chunky jam so that is what I make. Nothing in the world can compare to smearing a big dollop of homemade jam on a fresh baked biscuit for breakfast.
This lovely Pear Vanilla Jam recipe from Food in Jars has become my new favorite jam!
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I have my favorite recipes that I usually make each year. Well, not really each year because sometimes a year goes by that I don't make any jam.
During the years that I am jamming I always make strawberry. The one recipe that might come close to a jelly is a jalapeno jelly I make.
I call it jelly but I like it hot so it does have chunks of jalapenos in it.
It just sounds funny when I call it jalapeno jam. What used to be my most favorite jam that I make is a strawberry and blueberry blend. Notice I said used to be
Let me introduce you to Pear Vanilla Jam by Marisa the author of Food In Jars.
I came upon this lovely pear canning recipe back in February on this lovely canning blog that I found a few years ago.
Food In Jars is the ultimate in canning information and yummy canning recipes. I was so excited when I saw the recipe on the blog that I forwarded it to one of my other email addresses so I wouldn't forget about it.
A few weeks ago pears went on sale! Woo Hoo. I have to be honest with you. I didn't know what to expect. I had never made any kind of jam recipe with pears before.
And I also have never flavored a jam with vanilla beans. As a baker I of course love vanilla. I use it in almost every dessert recipe I bake.
This recipe turned out so lip smacking good that the next day I went out and bought more pears and made another batch.
I think I am obsessed with this stuff. I'll be posting a recipe where I used this melt in your mouth jam as a filling.
I've hidden all my jars of Pear Vanilla Jam. I don't want to share it! Normally I am very generous with my homemade goods but not this time. No siree it's all mine! Sorry but I am not sharing!
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roxie
Would this work with pears already canned. I have 3 lb cans of pears give to me. Looking for way to use them.
Arlene Mobley
I have never canned with pears that have already been processed but it should work. The only difference might be that the jam will turn out smoother verses chunky because the cooked pears are already soft.
Sharon
There's not too many people in my circle that has ever had pear jam or syrup. I've been making it for years as my mom did too. Grew up with it. I love it. But never thought of adding vanilla. Will have to check that out.
Arlene Mobley
Sharon
The vanilla really adds a great flavor.
Amy
Can you give me an idea of about how long you cooked yours?
Arlene Mobley
Amy
It is hard to give an exact cook time. Many things will play into it. The humidity and amount of water in the pears can change from season to season. I just checked the recipe and it says to cook until you can mash the pears easily. Sorry, I couldn't be more helpful.
heather
Can you substitute the vanilla bean for vanilla extract?
Arlene Mobley
Heather you can make the substitution but vanilla extract has a weaker vanilla flavoring.
Diane
This looks so good. How do I get to the recipe?
Arlene Mobley
Diane there is a link to the recipe in the post.
Mamaw
This looks so good. How do I get this recipe?
Arlene Mobley
Mamaw there is a link in the article for the recipe.
heather
Hello! I have tried this recipe, and it is delicious! I did want to ask a question, my jam turns out a little runny, and I'd like it to be thicker. I have followed the recipe to the letter, but it still comes out a little thin. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Arlene Mobley
Heather
I have never had a problem with any of my jam recipes not setting up. This is not my recipe but it turned out perfect for me. Try putting the jam in the refrigerator to get cold. Jam is usually thinner before it is chilled.
julie esparza
Recipe for vanilla pear jam
Arlene Mobley
Julie
The recipe is not mine. You can find a link to it on the post. Thanks
Christie
Did you peel your pears?- your jam looks so smooth, but the recipe says peeling is not necessary
Flour On My Face
Hi Christie
Yes I did peel the pears even though the recipe said it wasn't nessasary.
briarrose
This flavor sounds delicious. I'm pretty sure I would horde that too. 😉
Joy
The jam looks wonderful.