Pear Jam

I made this recipe by experimenting with several other pear jam recipes. It turned out really good so I decided to post.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 60
• Yields: 3 pints

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 cups pears, finely chopped
• 5  cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon butter
• 1 (1 3/4ounce) package  premium  fruit pectin

Directions

1. In a large pot, put the pears, fruit pectin and lemon juice, bring to a full rolling boil and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add butter to keep from foaming.
2. Stir in sugar quickly. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute.
3. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
4. Ladle into jars filling to within 1/8 inch of tops.