Best 3 Pear And Ginger Conserve Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Pear and Ginger Conserve, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite conserve is crafted with the finest pears, culinary-grade ginger, and a hint of aromatic spices, creating a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy notes. Elevate your breakfast toast, pastries, or yogurt with a dollop of this luscious conserve, or savor it as a delectable accompaniment to cheese, crackers, and charcuterie boards. The conserve's versatility extends to culinary creations, adding a touch of sophistication to glazes for roasted meats, marinades for grilled tofu, and as a vibrant filling for tarts or galettes. With its vibrant color and enticing aroma, our Pear and Ginger Conserve is a culinary masterpiece that will elevate any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover a world of flavors that will captivate your senses.

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PEAR & GINGER JAM



Pear & Ginger jam image

Great way to use up pears and cooking apples in the autumn, nice flavour with the ginger.

Provided by clkrecipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 3.2-3.6 kg

Number Of Ingredients 6

2kg pears
1kg cooking apples
50g grated root ginger
2kg granulated sugar
2 pectin sachets
Grated rind and juice of 2 lemon

Steps:

  • Peel and chop the pears and apples into small chunks. Place a couple of tea plates in the freezer for later.
  • Place half the pears and all of the apples into a preserving pan, with just enough water to cover the fruit, and simmer gently until soft and mushy (about 40 mins)
  • Remove from the heat, add the sugar, pectin, ginger, lemon juice and zest, also add the rest of the chopped pears. Put the pan back on the heat and dissolve sugar gently.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved, bring to the boil, and boil rapidly for about 15 minutes, or until setting point has been reached. If you are getting a scum on top, put a nob of butter in at this stage.
  • To check if the jam has set, put a small amount on the cold tea plate, then push gently with the spoon, the jam should wrinkle.
  • Pour into sterilised jars.

HONEY-PEAR PRESERVES WITH GINGER



Honey-Pear Preserves With Ginger image

This is adapted from "Putting it up with Honey" by Susan Geiskopf. Use this on toast or English muffins, or on pancakes.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Pears

Time 50m

Yield 5 half-pint jars, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups pears, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 8 pears)
2 1/2 cups honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, finely diced (peel and all)
2 inches gingerroot

Steps:

  • Wash and sterilize 5 half-pint canning jars and rings.
  • Combine all ingredients except ginger root.
  • Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is of spreading consistency.
  • Spoon hot mixture into hot sterilized jars to within 1/2-inch from top.
  • Slice ginger root (no need to peel) into 5 slices. Add a slice of ginger to each jar, pushing it into the preserves.
  • Seal with new lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from water and listen for "ping" to make sure the jars seal. Store in a cool, dark spot. Let sit to age and get ginger flavor melded, for about 1-2 weeks before using.

GINGER PEAR PRESERVES



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Make and share this Ginger Pear Preserves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pears

Time 50m

Yield 7 quarter pints

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 1/2 cups pears, peeled and finely chopped
2 large limes
2 1/3 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot

Steps:

  • After you have peeled and chopped the pears you want 5 1/2 cups.
  • Using a zester remove green rind from limes; you want 1 T.
  • Squeeze the limes to get 1/3 cup.
  • Place pears, rind and juice in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
  • Stir in ginger root and sugar.
  • Bring fruit to a full boil stirring constantly.
  • Do this until it reaches the gel stage, around 15 minutes.
  • If desired mash the fruit.
  • Ladle into sterile hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Seal and process 5 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 1.7, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 79.6, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe pears for the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core the pears before cooking them.
  • Cook the pears with ginger, sugar, and lemon juice until they are soft and translucent.
  • Add chopped nuts or raisins to the conserve for extra flavor and texture.
  • Can the conserve in jars to enjoy it all year long.

Conclusion:

Pear and ginger conserve is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be spread on toast, crackers, or scones, or used as a filling for pies and tarts. It can also be added to yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream for a sweet and flavorful treat. With its bright flavor and beautiful color, pear and ginger conserve is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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