Spiced Pear Jam

Ingredients:

4 cups of peeled, cored, and finely chopped ripe pears

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 package powdered fruit pectin

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 1/2 cups granulated sugar

6-8 half-pint canning jars with lids and bands

Instructions:

In a large pot, combine the chopped pears and lemon juice. Stir in the fruit pectin, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Once it's boiling, add the sugar all at once, stirring until it returns to a boil.

Boil the mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until it reaches the desired consistency, stirring constantly.

Remove the pot from heat and skim off any foam.

Ladle the hot spiced pear jam into prepared canning jars, leaving about 1/4-inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust the headspace if needed.

Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and bands on the jars, and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Remove the jars from the water bath, let them cool, and ensure the lids are sealed properly before storing them in a cool, dark place.