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Description
A simple and delicious recipe for making sweet pear preserves at home.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine chopped pears, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large pot.
- Stir well to coat the pears.
- Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the juice from the pears.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the preserves thicken. This can take 30-45 minutes.
- Test for doneness by placing a small amount on a chilled plate; it should set.
- Ladle the hot preserves into clean jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
- Wipe rims clean and seal with lids.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and let them cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure pears are ripe but not overly soft for the best texture.
- Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg to your preference.
- Properly sealed preserves can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg