Description
Discover the delightful essence of summer with homemade pear preserves! This easy recipe transforms ripe pears into a luscious spread that's perfect for toast, desserts, or as an elegant addition to cheese boards.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4-5 ripe pears (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and chop pears into one-inch pieces.
- In a large pot, combine chopped pears, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir until mixed.
- Heat over medium until boiling; reduce to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check for syrupy consistency; blend if desired for smoother preserves.
- Pour hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving half an inch at the top before sealing.
- Allow jars to cool completely before storing in the fridge or pantry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Substitute honey or maple syrup for sugar for a unique flavor twist. Enhance sweetness with spices like cinnamon or vanilla extract. Proper sterilization of jars is crucial for long-lasting preserves.