In a medium saucepan, combine apples, pears, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and boil gently until fruit is softened, about 5 minutes. Using a potato masker, crush ...

Jams are always delicious. Even better when they match the season with their fruits and spices. A good example: our Christmas-spiced pear jam. With the addition of cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, ...

1 pound green apples (4 small apples), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces 7 pounds ripe but still firm Bartlett, Anjou or Seckel pears, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces 1. In a large ...

Four homemade spreads that make great gifts and will last for weeks: chocolate and chestnut spread, apple and date chutney, pear and ground coffee grind jam, and quince and rosemary jelly Prep 20 min ...

If you love pear season but do not love super-sweet jams, this recipe is for you. This low-sugar honey pear jam is soft, fragrant, and all about the fruit, with just enough honey to round out the ...