Best 5 Pretty Pear Preserves Recipes
**Pear Preserves: A Sweet and Tangy Treat**
Pear preserves are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or even as a topping for ice cream. They're also a great way to use up ripe pears that you might otherwise have to throw away. This article provides three different recipes for pear preserves, so you can find the one that best suits your taste and needs. The first recipe is for a classic pear preserve that uses sugar, lemon juice, and spices to create a sweet and tangy spread. The second recipe is for a spicy pear preserve that uses chili peppers to add a bit of heat. And the third recipe is for a low-sugar pear preserve that uses honey and apple pectin to create a healthier spread. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious pear preserves.
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.
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.
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
OLD-FASHIONED PEAR PRESERVES
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
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!
PRETTY PEAR PRESERVES
I found this recipe on the Oregon State University Extension Service website. I have updated the ingredients list and added in the juice of 1 lemon. Other than that didn't change a thing. These pears are a beautiful red and would make excellent gifts for family and friends.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Pears
Time 1h10m
Yield 7 half pints
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Process the pears in a food processor until finely chopped. Remove pears to a large bowl. Add cherries and juice to processor bowl and pulse a couple of times to lightly chop. Add cherries to pears. Drain the pineapple. Place drained pineapple in food processor bowl and pulse 2 to 3 times to coarsely chop then add to other fruit.
- Measure the fruit. Yield should be 8 to 9 cups. For every cup of fruit you will need 3/4 cup of sugar. In a large kettle, combine the chopped fruit, sugar and juice of 1 lemon. Cook gently until mixture reaches the gel point. This should take approximately 40 minutes.
- Ladle mixture into hot sterilized jars. Clean jar rims and place 2-piece lids on jars. Process in a water bath canner as per your local county Extension office.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5, Fat 0.5, Sodium 5.5, Carbohydrate 74, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 56.2, Protein 1.5
Tips:
- Choose ripe, blemish-free pears for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a variety of pear varieties to create a more complex flavor profile.
- Add spices and herbs to enhance the flavor of the preserves, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or vanilla.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the preserves reach the proper temperature (220°F) before removing them from the heat.
- Store the preserves in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
Conclusion:
Pear preserves are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, yogurt, or ice cream. They can also be used as a filling for pies, tarts, and cakes. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own pear preserves at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and tangy treat, give this recipe a try.
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