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GINGER PEAR JAM
MAKES 1-1/4 CUPS


INGREDIENTS

1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pear halves or slices
2 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger

METHOD

Drain pears; mash with fork. Mash drained pears with fork. In 10 or 12-inch skillet, heat pears and pectin over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is hot and bubbly. Stir in sugar, lemon juice and ginger; bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Pour hot jam into two 1/2-pint jars with tight-fitting lids. Cover and refrigerate until jam is set, about 4 hours. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER 2 TABLESPOONS)

Calories 101
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 26g
Fiber 1g
Fat 1g
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 3mg