Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mama's Pear Preserves, a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. These delectable treats are lovingly crafted using fresh, handpicked pears, capturing their natural sweetness and delicate aroma. With three variations – Classic, Spiced, and Low-Sugar – these preserves cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind each recipe, ensuring you create exceptional preserves that will become cherished memories at your table.
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MAMA'S PEAR PRESERVES
This is the way my mother and grandmother made pear preserves. I love the syrup in these preserves as much as I love the pears. My mother put up pear preserves every year. Her cousin provided the pears every year (from her trees) until the year my mom pasted away.
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Jams & Jellies
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Peel, core and slice pears. Place in large bowl and cover with sugar. Let set overnight or 6 to 8 hours.
- 2. When ready to cook; slowly cook over low to medium heat until the syrup thickens and turns an amber color. This will take a few hours. You can test the syrup by dropping a little on a plate; tilt plate to see if it is thick like syrup and not runny like water.
- 3. As soon as the amber color occurs and the syrup is thick enough, spoon/ladle the pears and syrup into clean jars; tighten lids. As the jars cool they will seal.
- 4. My mom never did processed her preserves in a hot water bath but I do: Start by sterilizing jars and lids. This takes a little while, so I start this 1st. I place my clean jars in my canner and cover with hot water. Bring this to a boil and boil for at least 10 minutes. Remove jars when ready to use. Pour some of the boiling water from jars back into canner and keep the water boiling so you will be ready to process jars of jam. In another small pot; sterilize lids in gently boiling water. Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims of the jars, cover with lids, and screw bands on until just barely tight. Place jars on rack in pot and cover completely with boiling water. Cover pot; boil over high heat for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, uncover pot, and allow jars to rest in water for five minutes. Remove jars from pot and allow them to rest undisturbed on countertop for six hours or overnight. Preserved jam will keep for up to one year in a cool, dark place. Unpreserved jam will keep in the refrigerator for about six months.
PEAR PRESERVES RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by lindaauman
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Dump the chopped pears into a large pot. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, and cloves; mix well. Turn the eye on to medium heat and bring to boil. Once it starts to bubble, turn heat down slightly and let it simmer uncovered for two to three hours. Remove the foam from the top of the fruit. Ladle into sterilized jars (wipe rim and seal with sterilized lids and rings) leaving 1/4" head space. This made 10 jelly jars of pear preserves. I sealed them with the hot bath method and let them process for 10 minutes. 15 minutes for pints. Be sure your jars seal properly before storing them. If they don't seal, refrigerate and use.
FIG OR PEAR PRESERVES...THE OLD FASHIONED WAY
This is my dear sweet mama's recipe, which was handed down through generations past. I love preserves so she shared the recipe with me. I have made these preserves countless times. When I was first learning to make them it was a disaster. I cooked them too long and once they cooled I could barely get my spoon out of the jar. I...
Provided by Bea L.
Categories Other Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preparing the fruit: *For Figs...wash and slice. Small figs cut in half. Large figs cut into fourths. *For Pears...peel and slice. *Get out a large pot you plan on cooking them in. *Get out a medium size bowl for measuring.
- 2. Measuring: Use the same bowl to measure fruit and sugar. Put into large pot three (3) parts fruit to one (1) part sugar. Be sure to use the pot you're going to be cooking them in. Cover with lid and let stand overnight (not refrigerated) or for 10 to 12 hours to allow the sugar to melt.
- 3. Getting started: Remove lid and stir. Add 3 or 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and stir again. This just makes them a beautiful golden color but it's your choice whether to use it or not. I normally always use it.
- 4. Cooking: Cook on medium-high without the lid. You want a steady rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to bottom of pot. Boil for 1 1/2 hours to 4 hours, depending on amount of fruit you have. A smaller amount won't take as long so use your own judgement.
- 5. Jar them: Laddle them into clean jars and seal tightly. If you want you can turn the jars upside down for 15 minutes then right side up but it's really not necessary. A lot of older people used to do this. (It is not necessary to do a water bath with this recipe). You should hear them "pop" within 30 to 40 minutes. If you have one that doesn't seal, just put it in the fridge.
- 6. Tips: I start checking them after they have cooked for about an hour and a half or so. I put a small amount into a cup and let it get cool to see how runny it is. I keep doing this so I'll know when they're the consistency I want. In the meantime, I put my jars, lids and rings into the dishwasher on the rinse cycle. This way they are sterile. Be sure they are absolutely dry before filling. Also, I always carefully remove the rings before storing. You can reuse the rings but not the lids. Good luck.
PEAR PRESERVES
In the fall we would go to our farm and pick pears and apples. Then we'd build a campfire and roast hot dogs. Later we'd all get together and make big batches of these tasty preserves. -Tammy Watkins, Greentop, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h10m
Yield 7 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a stockpot, combine pears, sugar, water and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency. , Remove from heat. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
GRANDMA'S PEAR PRESERVES
Grandma grew up in rural NC and always made these for the family. They are so good ... I hope you enjoy these as much as we have.
Provided by Bridget
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam.
- In a large saucepan, combine pears, water, and lemon juice. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pectin, and bring to a full boil. Stir in the white sugar, and continue boiling and stirring uncovered for 1 minute, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in brown sugar, allspice, and nutmeg.
- Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe rims clean, and top with lids. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to seal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.9 mg, Sugar 37.6 g
GRANDMA'S PEAR PRESERVES
Make and share this Grandma's Pear Preserves recipe from Food.com.
Provided by carolgreen
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 1 pint, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
- Let simmer while making jam.
- In a large saucepan, combine pears, water, and lemon juice.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in pectin, and bring to a full boil.
- Stir in the white sugar, and continue boiling and stirring uncovered for 1 minute, until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat, and stir in brown sugar, allspice, and nutmeg.
- Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
- Wipe rims clean, and top with lids.
- Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to seal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 37.6, Protein 0.1
PEAR PRESERVES
Steps:
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and the water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the pears and decrease the heat to low. Simmer until the pears are tender and transparent, an additional 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a rack to cool. Cover and let rest overnight in a cool place, up to 24 hours.
- Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Sterilize five 1-pint canning jars and lids in boiling water, following the manufacturer's instructions (or see Boiling-Water Canning, page 279). Remove the jars from the water and place upside down to drain on the prepared rack. Remove the lids from the water and dry with a clean towel. Turn the sterilized jars right side up on the rack, using tongs or a kitchen towel to protect your hands. When they are cool enough to handle, dry them with a clean towel. Set aside.
- Remove the pears from the syrup. Fill the hot jars according to the procedure for Raspberry Jam (page 289), and pour over the hot syrup, leaving 1/4 inch of headroom. Process the jars in a boiling-water canner for 20 minutes. Store the unopened jars at room temperature for up to 1 year. Once the jars are opened, store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- variation
- For refrigerator preserves, skip the boiling-water canner and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
Tips:
- Choose ripe but firm pears: Overripe pears will turn mushy during cooking, while underripe pears will be too hard.
- Peel and core the pears: This is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it to get rid of the tough skin and seeds.
- Use a sharp knife: This will make peeling and coring the pears much easier.
- Add lemon juice to prevent browning: Lemon juice helps to preserve the color of the pears and prevent them from turning brown.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the preserves from scorching.
- Bring the preserves to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer: This will help to thicken the preserves and develop their flavor.
- Stir the preserves frequently: This will help to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Test the preserves for doneness: The preserves are done when they have reached a thick, syrupy consistency.
Conclusion:
Mama's Pear Preserves are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They can be enjoyed on their own, or used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt. They also make a great gift for friends and family. So next time you have a few ripe pears on hand, be sure to try this recipe.
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