OLD-TIME PEAR PRESERVES

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Make and share this Old-Time Pear Preserves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Spreads

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 lbs pears
10 cups sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Peel and dice pears.
  • Put in large pot and cover with sugar.
  • Let set overnight.
  • The next day, add lemon juice and bring to a rapid boil.
  • Turn heat to low and let slow cook 5 to 6 hours, till it turns light brown.
  • Bring back to a boil and quickly ladle into jars and seal.
  • For a no-fail seal, invert jars for 5 minutes.

Mr Fasi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my preserves turned out really runny. I think I might have added too much water.


subash suyal
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These preserves are a lot of work to make, but they are definitely worth it. They are so delicious and flavorful.


Gcwalisani Dube
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I had a hard time finding firm pears, so my preserves turned out a little mushy. Other than that, they were delicious.


Tamim Tahmid
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my preserves turned out too thick. I think I might have cooked them for too long.


Terrel Heard
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These preserves are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they would be perfect for someone who likes their preserves on the sweeter side.


Thembeka Notsulwana
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but these preserves are delicious. The sweetness of the pears is balanced out by the tartness of the lemon juice.


Royalty
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These preserves are a great way to add a little sweetness to your day. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals.


the gaming meme
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I love the way these preserves look in a jar. They are so festive and perfect for gift-giving.


Joan King
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These preserves are a great way to use up extra pears. They are also a delicious and unique gift.


zahir Dilshan
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I love these pear preserves! They are so flavorful and versatile. I use them on toast, yogurt, and even ice cream.


Lionel Ethan Fortuin
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These pear preserves are so good! They are the perfect addition to my morning toast. I love the way the pears melt in my mouth.


Karma Williams
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I've never made pear preserves before, but these turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the preserves turned out delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Ann Wanja
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These preserves are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the pears hold their shape and the syrup is thick and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Mousam Rai
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I love the way these pear preserves turned out! They are so pretty in the jars, and they taste even better than they look. I am so glad I found this recipe.


Tareen Khalid
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These pear preserves are delicious! I made them for a party last weekend, and they were a hit. Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making them again.


Yadav Bhujel
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My grandmother used to make these pear preserves every year, and I always loved them. I recently tried making them myself, and they turned out just as good as hers! The pears were perfectly soft and flavorful, and the syrup was thick and rich. I will