PEAR CONSERVE
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
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
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Zain Qurashi
[email protected]This conserve is a great way to use up extra pears. It's also a delicious and easy-to-make gift.
Anam malik
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Lilliana Diaz
[email protected]This conserve is the perfect addition to a cheese plate. It's also great on crackers or crostini.
Damien Tope
[email protected]I love the way the pears hold their shape in this conserve. It's so pretty to look at.
Vince Wairia
[email protected]This conserve is a great way to preserve pears. It's also a delicious and versatile condiment.
Siltanu Yirga (yonas)
[email protected]This conserve is delicious! I'm definitely going to make it again.
Daniel Arnold
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pear conserve, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
K.K
[email protected]This conserve is easy to make and can be used in so many different ways. I love it on toast, crackers, or even ice cream.
Jaylene Black
[email protected]I love the combination of pears and spices in this conserve. It's the perfect fall treat.
Mary Charley
[email protected]This conserve is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a nice change from the usual apple or orange conserve.
Xolani Maseko
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The conserve is absolutely delicious. I served it with some yogurt and granola for breakfast, and it was the perfect start to my day.
Raj Hajong
[email protected]This is the best pear conserve I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is divine.
Aleesya Amani
[email protected]I've made this conserve several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up ripe pears, and it makes a lovely gift.
Karabo Moletsane
[email protected]This pear conserve was a delightful surprise! The pears retained their shape and texture beautifully, and the syrup was thick and flavorful. I loved the subtle hint of cinnamon and ginger.