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.
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Haris Makhdoom
[email protected]I love the way these preserves smell. They make my whole kitchen smell amazing.
Kam Ros
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to use up ripe pears. They're also a delicious and easy gift idea.
Nicole Newtonn
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These preserves are delicious and they're so easy to make.
Haidar Nemer
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to add a little bit of sweetness to your holiday table.
Humphreys Munchies
[email protected]I love the way these preserves look in a jar. They're so pretty!
MGW BAV
[email protected]These preserves are a great addition to any cheese plate.
Dhana Rawal
[email protected]I've never made preserves before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm really happy with the results.
Saad mir Mirg
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to use up extra pears. They're also a delicious and easy gift.
Gamer Ruiz
[email protected]I love the flavor of these preserves. They're not too sweet, and the pears have a nice tartness.
Sade Wilkins
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to add a little bit of sweetness to your breakfast or snack.
Victor Ortiz
[email protected]I made these preserves for the first time last year, and they were a huge success. I'm definitely going to make them again this year.
Nagesh Rajak
[email protected]These preserves are delicious! I love the way the pears hold their shape and the syrup is just the right consistency.
Kamran Aziz Qazi SB
[email protected]I've been making these preserves for years, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.
Prince1 Bilal2
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to use up ripe pears. They're also a great gift idea.
MAINEMA TV
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, but the results are amazing. The pears are perfectly cooked and the syrup is delicious.
Ishy Raud
[email protected]These preserves are so easy to make, and they taste like they came from a fancy store.
Vane baby
[email protected]I've made these preserves twice now, and they're always a hit. Even people who don't usually like pears love them.
Faridul638 Faridul638
[email protected]This recipe is excellent! The pears are soft and flavorful, and the syrup is thick and rich. I love the addition of vanilla and cinnamon.
Kyle Xiong
[email protected]These pear preserves are a delicious and easy way to preserve the summer's bounty. They're perfect for spreading on toast, adding to yogurt or oatmeal, or using as a filling for pies and tarts.