Early fall is my favorite time of year. I love that it’s still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors, the selection of produce available is awesome, and the back-to-school vibe fuels me to get things done.
It’s also an awesome time of year to can some jellies and jams, like this delicious Spiced Fig and Pear Jam!
Figs and pears are in season at the moment, two of my favorite fruits, so what better time to make (and can) this Spiced Fig and Pear Jam?
Ingredients (makes about 6 8oz cans):
- 1 1/2 pounds Bartlett pears, peeled, deseeded, and cut into small bite sized pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh mission figs, cut into eighths
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- the juice and zest of 1 navel orange