Pear Jam

Ingredients:

2 kg of fruit, consisting of 2 peaches, 2 plums, 2 apples & the rest pears, peeled and cored

2 oranges, zested & juiced

1 kg jam sugar

750 ml water

Method:

1. Place 2-3 plates in the fridge.
2. Preheat oven to 140C.
3. Place all the prepared fruit, orange zest & juice and the water into a large pan.
4. Simmer until the pears are soft.
5. Meanwhile wash the jars in warm soapy water & then place face down in the oven to dry & sterilise.
6. Add the sugar & continue to simmer on a low/medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
7. Turn up the heat & allow to boil hard for 10-15 minutes.
8. Test for a set, by drizzling some of the jam onto a cold plate from the fridge. Place the plate in the fridge for 2 mins. After 2 mins run your finger over the jam & if it leave a crinkly track then it is ready for putting into the jars. If it is still runny then continue to boil, checking it every few minutes.
9. Once ready put into the jars & seal.
10. Store in a cool, dark place until ready to use, then refrigerate.