Best 4 Pear Conserve Recipes

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If you're looking for a sweet and unique way to preserve your pears, look no further than this Pear Conserve recipe. Made with fresh pears, sugar, lemon juice, and a variety of spices, this conserve is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on its own, spread on toast or crackers, or used as a filling for pies and tarts.

The recipe also includes instructions for making two variations of the conserve: one with ginger and one with cinnamon. Both variations are equally delicious, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste. To make the conserve, simply combine the pears, sugar, lemon juice, and spices in a large pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer until the pears are soft and the mixture has thickened. The conserve can then be stored in sterilized jars for up to a year.

Whether you're a beginner canner or a seasoned pro, this Pear Conserve recipe is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be enjoying this delicious treat in no time.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BRIE WITH PEAR, CRANBERRY & WALNUT CONSERVE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Baked Brie with Pear, Cranberry & Walnut Conserve Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by sesimneal

Number Of Ingredients 12

BRIE:
1 *1 Wheel (2-pound) firm Brie (rind intact)
*chilled 2 pk (17 1/4-ounce) frozen *puff pastry sheets (4 pastry -sheets)
*thawed 1 lg egg, beaten lightly
CONSERVE:
2 *2T unsalted butter
4 *4 bartlet or bosc pears (peeled, cored and diced)
2 *2T brown sugar
*¼ cup dried cranberries
*¼ cup chopped walnuts
*¼ t allspice
*¼ t nutmeg

Steps:

  • To make the conserve: 1. Heat the butter in a heavy pan over medium heat until it begins to foam 2. Add the pears and cook stirring for 2 - 3 minutes, until the pear is tender 3. Stir in the brown sugar, dried cranberries, walnuts and spices 4. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, then set aside and cool to room temperature To make the brie: 1. Put Brie on a work surface and with a 2-inch round cutter cut out 10 rounds 2. On a lightly floured surface unfold 1 pastry sheet (do not roll out pastry) and with a 2 1/4-inch round cutter cut out 10 rounds 3. Unfold remaining 3 pastry sheets and with a 5-inch round cutter cut out 10 rounds 4. On cleaned work surface arrange 1 large pastry round and brush top with some egg. Center 1 cheese round on pastry and wrap pastry up over cheese to form a 3/4-inch border on top of cheese. Brush border with some remaining egg and top with 1 small pastry round, pressing edges of dough together gently but firmly to seal. Brush round with some remaining egg and chill on a baking sheet. Make more wrapped Brie with remaining pastry and cheese rounds in same manner. Chill each wrapped Brie, uncovered, at least 30 minutes 5. Preheat oven to 425 F. and lightly grease a baking sheet. 6. Bake Brie on baking sheet in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden. 7. Cool Brie on baking sheet on a rack about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm * Chef Phil likes to serve the brie on a bed of frisèe with a spoonful of the conserve. The bitter frisèe provides a nice contrast of flavors with the creamy and buttery brie. The conserve can be made ahead, cooled and refrigerated up to a week. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.

APPLE PEAR & WALNUT CONSERVE



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Fruit and walnuts pair beautifully in this homemade spread. It's wonderful on toast, pound cake...even scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
4 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears
3 clementines, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 packages (1-3/4 ounces each) powdered fruit pectin
6 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, bring apples, pears, clementines and lemon juice to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally., Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar and cinnamon; return to bring to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in walnuts. Ladle hot mixture into eight 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 with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CHERRY PEAR CONSERVE



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I use pears harvested from my own trees to make this conserve. I love it combined with cream cheese and spread between two waffles that are topped with pure maple syrup. -Ruth Bolduc, Conway, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium lemons
2 medium limes
8 cups chopped peeled ripe pears
2 cans (16 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, drained
2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups raisins
10 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Grate peel from lemons and limes; set peel aside. Remove pith from lemons and limes; section the fruit and place in a large bowl. Add lemon and lime peel, pears, cherries, pineapple, raisins and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Transfer to a large kettle or Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat for 50-60 minutes or until thickened. Stir in nuts; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Immediately ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PEAR CONSERVE



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Pear Conserve is essentially diced pears in pear syrup. It is best used as a topping for crepes, French toast, bread pudding, ice cream, etc. It is also good as an addition to cocktails and to marinades and sauces. This recipe is based on strawberry conserve, and the method can be applied to other fruits, as well. This recipe is high in sugar, but you're only meant to use a little bit at a time of the final product.

Provided by P.Q. Butterfat

Categories     Sauces

Time 20h30m

Yield 12 8 oz containers, 50-60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 lbs pears, ripe but on the firm side
4 lbs white sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup pear brandy

Steps:

  • Peel, halve and core your pears.
  • Dice the pears finely, but not as small as brunoise. I am not going to go into detail here, but one thing I must say is keep your peeled pears submerged in a bowl of water and lemon juice so that they do not oxidize (turn brown).
  • In a large, non-reactive (glass, plastic, ceramic) container, layer the sugar and the diced pears. Start with a thin layer of sugar on the bottom and end with sugar covering the top.
  • Drizzle the lemon juice over the top layer.
  • Close this container tightly and refrigerate overnight (for at least 18 and up to 24 hours).
  • Next day, pour out the pears and the syrup they have formed into a deep pot.
  • Scrape out the bottom layer of sugar into your pot as well.
  • Bring this mix to a boil over high heat, uncovered, stirring.
  • When the conserve is quite hot but not boiling, add the pear brandy. It should boil all at once. Stir well.
  • Boil the conserve to thicken it and expel alcohol. For true, syrupy conserve, do not overcook. Boil for a scant 3 - 5 minutes. The conserve is done.
  • The conserve can be waterbath canned. Properly prepared 6 - 8 oz glass containers should be processed for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.7, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 39.8, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Make sure to use ripe pears for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
  • For a more intense flavor, add a cinnamon stick or two to the pot while the conserve is cooking.
  • If you like your conserve less chunky, use a food processor or immersion blender to puree it after cooking.
  • Store the finished conserve in a clean, airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Pear conserve is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many ways. It can be spread on toast or crackers, used as a filling for pies and tarts, or served alongside roasted meats or poultry. The delicate flavor of pears pairs well with a variety of other flavors, making it a great addition to many different dishes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own pear conserve at home. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try.

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