Sachiko's Sauce, Preserve, Jam, Compote Recipes for Microwave Cooking: Pear Jam

Sachiko's Original Recipes

Pear Jam

A tender & smooth taste in your mouth

[Makes 2 cups] Cooking time: 10 minutes

2 cups pears, skinned and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (8 oz.)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Place the pear cubes, sugar, and lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl (3 liter or 3 quart).

2. Cover with plastic wrap and cut a whole in the center to release the steam. Cook on HIGH (1200W) for 2 minutes.

3. Uncover, cook on HIGH (1200W) 2 more minutes.

4. Take out and let it cool. The jam will thicken as it cools.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.