Pear Jam with Poppy Seeds

Preserves • European

Time 1 hour

Ingredients 5

Servings 10

Description

Making jam is actually very simple. The only thing is, it’s not quick, as it requires three rounds of boiling (if you want a long-lasting result, not just a quick five-minute jam). It’s best to make it for the first time in the morning, let it cool, and repeat the boiling in the evening, leaving it to cool overnight. In the morning, bring it to a boil for the third time and jar it. Sterilizing jars is easy: place them in the microwave, filling them one-third with water, and put the lids in a bowl of water, also bringing it to a boil in the microwave. 3–5 minutes on high power is sufficient. Be careful when removing the jars and lids: they are very hot.

Ingredients

Pears 5 lbs
Poppy seed paste 0 oz
Sugar 0 lbs
Lemon 1 piece
Water 5 fl oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients.

Step 2

Wash the pears and cut them in half.

Step 3

Then cut into quarters.

Step 4

Remove the core from the quarters.

Step 5

Cut into smaller slices.

Step 6

Pour the sugar into a pot.

Step 7

Add water and dissolve the sugar over low heat.

Step 8

Then add the poppy seeds.

Step 9

Cook the poppy seeds for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Next, add the sliced pears to the syrup and stir, bringing it to a boil on low heat under a lid for 15–20 minutes. Let it cool. You should boil and cool it three times.

Step 11

Squeeze the lemon juice.

Step 12

Pour it into the jam before the third boiling.

Step 13

Distribute the cooked pears into sterilized jars.

Step 14

Pour the syrup through a sieve to avoid too many poppy seeds in the jam.

Step 15

Seal with sterilized lids.