Pear is the queen of fruits, which brings great benefits to the human body. There are many ways to prepare it for the winter. Pamper yourself and loved ones with original pear jam with slices.
A bit of history
The first mention of the pear came from China. It was first grown as an ornamental tree with fragrant and beautiful flowers. Much later, the fruits of the tree began to be used in cooking. Many different culinary dishes were prepared from them, including jam.
There are a large number of variations in the preparation of pear treats. However, the most original of them is this. It has a beautiful golden color and distinctive taste.
Components for pear slices jam
In order for you to get the jam, you should study the step-by-step recipe in advance and prepare all the products. In addition, you can watch a video recipe in advance, or study step-by-step photos with comments from experienced housewives on making jam.
Consider the simplest and fastest recipes for making this jam.
Recipe 1
To make the classic pear jam in slices (amber), we need the following ingredients:
- pears (ripe, but dense) in the amount of 2 kg;
- granulated sugar - 1 kg;
- boiled water - ½ cup.
The end result from the listed components is four 500 ml jam jars.
Step by step guide
Step one - selection and preparation of pear fruits. The fruits should be ripe, juicy and firm enough. Next, rinse the pear thoroughly, remove the leaves. Lay out on a towel to dry the fruits.
The second step is to peel the pears, cut them into two halves and remove the seeds and stalks. Next, we cut the pear halves into thin slices and transfer them to the basin.
The third step is to cook the syrup. Mix sugar and water in a bowl. We put it on gas and wait for the sugar to dissolve. Let the syrup boil, boil for 2 - 3 minutes and turn it off.
Step 4 - pour the pear slices with syrup and leave for 30 - 40 minutes so that they soak in the syrup and let their juice flow. Stir the workpiece periodically with a wooden spatula.
The fifth step is the direct process of cooking pear delights into slices. Let the contents boil in the basin, turn off and let the contents cool. When the mass has cooled down a little, we repeat the process until it boils. We repeat this procedure 2 - 3 times, until the pear slices become amber transparent.
Some housewives use a little trick: the sweeter the pears, the less sugar they take or add lemon juice / lemon wedges.
The sixth step - we put the prepared delicacy in pasteurized jars and close with lids. Delicious and beautiful pear jam in slices is ready, you can serve it to the table!
Recipe 2
For this recipe, ripe fruits of a juicy and soft duchess variety are suitable.
Components:
- pear fruits 1 kg;
- granulated sugar - 1 kg;
- lime - 1 piece.
Step by step guide
Rinse the pears with water, dry on a towel and cut the seeds into the core.
Cut the pears into thin slices, place in a copper bowl, add granulated sugar, add the sliced lime and leave the mixture for 2 - 3 hours to let the juice come out.
Put the bowl over medium heat and let the fruit boil. After the mass boils, you should reduce the gas and remove the foam.
Boil the fruit mass for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring gently with a wooden spatula. Turn off the gas and let the workpiece cool down.
Arrange the finished jam in prepared jars and roll up the lids. A delicacy of pear slices (with peel) is ready!
You will get 4 jars of jam with a volume of 0.6 liters.
Calorie jam
Pear sliced jam is beneficial and not harmful to health if consumed in small portions and in moderation.
So, 100 grams of pear jam contains 200 kcal. The composition of the fruit contains: water 85 g, proteins 0.4 g, fats 0.3 g and light carbohydrates 10.5 g.
Beneficial features
Pear is a very valuable and healthy fruit that contains a vitamin and mineral complex, tannins, flavonoids, phytoncides, folic acid, iodine (in seeds) and essential oils. She found application in medicine for anemia, heart rhythm disturbances, gastrointestinal diseases and kidney stones. In addition, the pear helps to stabilize the genitourinary system and strengthen the immune system. It is recommended for cholecystitis, heartburn and diarrhea. In addition, pear has an antipyretic agent for colds and mucolytic for coughing, and pear juice strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Any pear blanks retain valuable properties that are very useful for the body.
Who is not recommended to eat pears
Pear is valuable for useful trace elements, but it should not be eaten by those who have chronic gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes mellitus and are overweight. Also, it is not recommended to include raw pears in the diet for the elderly and those who are prone to constipation. With caution and in small portions, pears or pear jam should be used by pregnant women, lactating women and children under 6 years of age. Reducing the use of treats is necessary for those who control body weight and take care of the condition of the teeth.
It is important to remember a few rules for using pears:
- do not eat fruits on an empty stomach or immediately after eating;
- you should not immediately drink juices and water;
- overripe pears cause indigestion.
