Makes approximately 1 litre
1 kg pears
Finely grated zest of two oranges
3/4 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 Peel the pears then quarter, remove the cores then dice.
2 Put into a large saucepan with the orange zest, water, lemon juice and sugar.
3 Bring to a simmer while stirring, then boil rapidly for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the fruit hasn't stuck on the bottom of the saucepan.
4 Pour the jam into warm sterilised jars then seal while still hot.
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