Gingered Peach Pear No Cook Freezer Jam

WI Cheesehead's Note:

Not sure if this is a new product, but I got a sample of Ball Simple Creations No Cook Freezer Jam Fruit Pectin at Wal-Mart along with some recipes. More info at www.freshpreserving.com

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 5 8 oz jars

• 1 (1 5⁄8; ounce) package ball simple creations no cook freezer jam pectin
• 1 ½ cups sugar or 1 ½ cups Splenda granular
• 3 cups peaches , crushed, pitted, peeled (about 12 medium OR 3 16 oz bags frozen)
• 1 cup pear , crushed, cored, peeled
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 1 small lemon, juice and zest of

Directions:

1. Stir sugar and contents of package in a bowl until well blended.
2. Add peaches, pears, gingerroot and lemon zest and juice. Stir 3 minutes.
3. Ladle jam into clean jars.
4. Twist on lids and let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.
5. Tip: For best results, use fully ripe pears and crush with a potato masher.

Reviews

[Chef #1365580]

I found the lemon to be a bit strong and the pear too subtle, but I liked the ginger and peach.

[Wendy~]

REALLY good jam. I made a few modifications...I used my blender to really chop everything up and mix together. I only used one cup of sugar and once everything was put together, I simmered the concoction for approx 10 minutes to thicken. Next time I think I will simmer even longer. Everyone loved it!