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    08/20/2022

    Pear Preserves

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    Making fruit jam at home is easier than you think! These Pear Preserves are sweet, have a great texture, and only require 3 ingredients!

    Making fruit jam at home is easier than you think! These Pear Preserves are sweet, have a great texture, and only require 3 ingredients!

    If you have a pear tree in your yard, use the fruit to make homemade Pear Preserves! It’s delicious on toast, biscuits, and ice cream!  

    Table of Contents Show
    What Are Pear Preserves?
    Ingredients You’ll Need
    How to Make Pear Preserves
    Tips And Tricks
    Pear Preserves Variations
    How To Store Pear Preserves
    Pear Preserves Recipe

    What Are Pear Preserves?

    Pear Preserves are a type of sweet fruit spread. The pears are diced, mixed with sugar and lemon juice, and cooked using a canning process. Preserves and jams are essentially the same things. The main difference between jam and preserves is that preserves tend to contain larger pieces of fruit.   

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • pears
    • sugar 
    • lemon juice

    (Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)

    Making fruit jam at home is easier than you think! These Pear Preserves are sweet, have a great texture, and only require 3 ingredients!

    How to Make Pear Preserves

    • Peel, core and dice the pears into small pieces. 
    • Toss the pears in the sugar and lemon juice. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours. If you’re short on time, reduce this step to a minimum of 4 hours but no less. 
    • Prepare a water bath canner. Place the pear mixture into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil on high heat. Note that the mixture will foam, so choose a saucepan large enough to avoid spillage. 
    • Stir the mixture occasionally, and cook for about 10-15 minutes. If needed, slightly crush any large pieces of pear with a potato masher. 
    • When the preserves reach the gel stage, check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer. It should read 220°F at sea level and slightly below for higher elevations.  
    • Immediately remove the preserves from the heat and pack them into mason jars with a ¼-inch headspace. Seal with 2-part canning lids.
    • Store the pear jam in the fridge for immediate use or process in a water bath canner for 5 minutes. Turn off the canner and allow the jars to sit for 5 minutes before removing them to a towel on the counter. Check for seals after a few hours and store any unsealed jars in the fridge.

    Tips And Tricks

    • Choose any type of pear that’s firm and just barely ripe. 
    • The pear will hold its shape so it’s best to dice it into small pieces. 
    • Toss the diced pears in lemon juice to keep them from becoming brown.  
    • Adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste. If you prefer sweeter preserves, use more sugar.
    • Cut this recipe in half to make a smaller batch.
    Making fruit jam at home is easier than you think! These Pear Preserves are sweet, have a great texture, and only require 3 ingredients!

    Pear Preserves Variations

    Regular Pear Preserves are delicious, but try switching things up with these tasty variations: 

    • Reduced sugar – Replace the sugar with 2 cups of fruit juice concentrate and use no-sugar-added pectin. 
    • Add warm spices – A teaspoon of vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom will add a delicious flavor to the preserves. 
    • Try fresh ginger – If you enjoy the slightly spicy taste of fresh ginger, stir 2 teaspoons into the preserves.
    • Add fresh blueberries – Enjoy more texture and a sweet blueberry flavor by using a ratio of 3 parts pears and 1 part blueberries. 
    • Green Cardamom – Infuse the preserves with the flavor of cardamom by placing 1 tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of green cardamom pods in a tea ball. Add it to the pears as they cook.  

    How To Store Pear Preserves

    Canned pear preserves in sterilized jars that have been processed in a hot water bath will last for 1-2 years if stored unopened in a cool dry spot. Pear preserves that have not been processed in a hot water bath will last in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

    Making fruit jam at home is easier than you think! These Pear Preserves are sweet, have a great texture, and only require 3 ingredients!

    Pear Preserves Recipe

    Making fruit jam at home is easier than you think! These Pear Preserves are sweet, have a great texture, and only require 3 ingredients!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Additional Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 to 5 cups
    Author: Benilyn

    Ingredients 

    • 4 pounds pears
    • 2 to 4 cups sugar
    • 1/4 cup lemon juice

    Instructions 

    • Peel, core and dice the pears into small pieces.
    • Toss the pears in the sugar and lemon juice. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours. If you’re short on time, reduce this step to a minimum of 4 hours but no less.
    • Prepare a water bath canner. Place the pear mixture into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil on high heat. Note that the mixture will foam, so choose a saucepan large enough to avoid spillage.
    • Stir the mixture occasionally, and cook for about 10-15 minutes. If needed, slightly crush any large pieces of pear with a potato masher.
    • When the preserves reach the gel stage, check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer. It should read 220°F at sea level and slightly below for higher elevations.
    • Immediately remove the preserves from the heat and pack them into mason jars with a ¼-inch headspace. Seal with 2-part canning lids.
    • Store the pear jam in the fridge for immediate use or process in a water bath canner for 5 minutes. Turn off the canner and allow the jars to sit for 5 minutes before removing them to a towel on the counter. Check for seals after a few hours and store any unsealed jars in the fridge.
    Author: Benilyn
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