Pear and Chocolate Jam

Mhauck's Note:

Simply amazing. I thought having a jam texture with chocolate would be weird, but it definitely isn't! The blend of pear and chocolate taste amazing! I can't wait to share this with my family for christmas! I found this recipe on Grouprecipes.com and had to share when I saw there was nothing on here like this. Thanks Aurore!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 pints

• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 lbs pears
• 3 cups sugar
• 1/3 lb bittersweet chocolate, chopped (about 3 oz.)

Directions:

1. Put a small plate in the freezer for later use.
2. Peel and core pears. Dice them or use a food processor.
3. Mix the pears and lemon juice in a large sauce pan.
4. Add sugar and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
5. Chop chocolate and put aside.
6. Once you hit 20 minutes, take the plate out of the freezer and put a small amount of jam on it to test for gelling. Wait for a few seconds and then see if jam runs. If it does and you want a thick jam, cook for a few more minutes and repeat process.
7. Stir chocolate into jam, stir and wait for a simmer. Turn off heat.
8. Package jam in freezer dishes or can for 12 minutes.

Reviews

[ucnclmeal]

This is amazing even without the chocolate. Once you add the chocolate, it's divine! However, my first batch only made 3 half pints. I'm making a second batch soon, and will use more pears.

[Chef #1409937]

I was a little uncertain about the chocolate, but it made quiet the delicious treat! I'm not sure about the amount of pears called for; I used another pound or so and perfectly filled 12 jelly jars.