Best 5 Peppy Pear Preserves Recipes

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**Discover the Sweet and Tangy Delight of Peppy Pear Preserves: A Culinary Journey Through Three Enchanting Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our exquisite collection of peppy pear preserves recipes. These delightful concoctions transform humble pears into extraordinary culinary creations that burst with flavor and versatility. From the classic pear preserves, a timeless staple in any pantry, to the unique pear-ginger preserves, a vibrant harmony of sweet and spicy, and the innovative pear-cranberry preserves, a festive blend of tart and tangy, our recipes offer a range of taste experiences to tantalize your palate. Whether you're seeking a delectable spread for your morning toast, a sweet addition to your cheeseboard, or a unique ingredient to elevate your culinary creations, our peppy pear preserves are sure to delight and inspire.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR PRESERVES



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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

16 cups peeled, sliced fresh pears (about 16 medium)
4 cups sugar
2 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice

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.

PEAR PRESERVES RECIPE



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Learn how to make pear preserves in a mason jar.

Provided by All She Cooks

Categories     sauce

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1½ cups sugar
2½ cups water
6 medium cored (pared, hard, ripe pears, cut in halves or quarters (about 2 lbs))
1½ cups sugar
1 thinly sliced lemon

Steps:

  • Combine 1½ cups sugar and water over medium-high heat and cook rapidly for 2 minutes. Add pears and boil gently for 15 minutes. Add remaining sugar and lemon stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly until fruit is clear, about 25 minutes. Cover and let stand 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator.
  • Reheat the pears and syrup to boiling and add to sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel; adjust two-piece metal canning lids. Process in a Boiling Water Canner. Makes about 5 half-pint jars

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 kcal, Carbohydrate 155 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 141 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICED PEAR JAM



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A neighbor of mine passed along this spiced pear jam recipe. I've given many jars of this jam as gifts. Day to day, we enjoy it on toast with ham and eggs or on hot rolls with a meat. -Karen Bockelman, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups chopped or coarsely ground peeled pears (about 5-1/2 pounds)
4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thick, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir more frequently as the mixture thickens. , Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRANDMA'S PEAR PRESERVES



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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

6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced pears
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
8 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
½ cup brown sugar

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

OLD-FASHIONED PEAR PRESERVES



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These are old-fashioned preserves like grandma used to make, with silky pieces of fruit in a sweet, jelled syrup. Perfect for hot biscuits, morning toast, on top of rice pudding, or stirred into plain yogurt. Add ginger, nutmeg, and/or cardamom. They're also nice with orange or lemon peel. You can use any amount of pears up to four pounds. Greater amounts don't seem to work as well. The recipe takes three days, but most of that time is hands-off.

Provided by Cinnamon Turtle

Categories     Pears

Time P3DT30m

Yield 6 pints

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 lbs pears
4 lbs granulated sugar
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Day 1:.
  • Peel and core pears. Slice or dice into pieces of desired size.
  • Place pears in a large bowl and add an equal amount of sugar by weight (e.g. 4 lbs of pears = 4 lbs of sugar) Add juice of one lemon. Zest is optional, but adds a nice flavor. Stir gently to distribute sugar. Leave in refrigerator overnight. Stir several times to coat fruit with syrup.
  • Day 2:.
  • Place pears and syrup in a large pot. Bring to a boil, boil 10 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer and cook an additional 15-20 minutes until pears are translucent and candied. Turn off heat and leave pears in syrup overnight (no need to refrigerate). Place a clean dish towel under pot lid to prevent condensation.
  • Day 3:.
  • Remove pears from syrup, straining all syrup back into the pot. Bring syrup to a boil and cook to desired thickness (usually around 220 degrees). Test doneness by dropping syrup onto a frozen plate. It should gel almost immediately. When ready add pears back to syrup and remove from heat. Stir gently for approximately 10 minutes as preserves cool. This will keep the fruit distributed in the syrup and prevent it floating to the top of your jars.
  • Place preserves in sterilized jars leaving 1/2 inch of head space. If packing hot jars, process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes. For cold jars, process 10 minutes.
  • Leave jars undisturbed for 24 hours to cool and set. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Select ripe and firm pears: Choose pears that are free of bruises or blemishes. The ideal ripeness is when the pears yield to gentle pressure.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help distribute heat evenly and prevent scorching.
  • Cook the preserves over medium-low heat: This will allow the pears to soften and release their juices gradually, resulting in a thick and flavorful preserve.
  • Stir the preserves frequently: This will prevent the pears from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Use a candy thermometer: This will help you determine when the preserves have reached the desired consistency.
  • Process the preserves in a water bath: This will help to seal the jars and prevent spoilage.

Conclusion:

Peppy pear preserves are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many ways. They can be spread on toast or crackers, used as a filling for pies and tarts, or even added to yogurt or oatmeal. With their sweet and tangy flavor, peppy pear preserves are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful way to preserve your pears, give this recipe a try!

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