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Pear Preserves

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In pear season, it’s time to take care of the sweet and cozy winter evenings. A spoonful of old-fashioned pear preserves recipe is very pertinent to a cup of hot tea. And you can also bake a great pie with them!

Pear Preserves

It’s a really easy homemade recipe: mix all the ingredients and cook.

You don’t even need a special sterilization tool. Just boil everything in a deep pot. Pears, lemon juice, cinnamon, and ginger, believe me, the taste is excellent!

What do I need to make Pear Preserves?

  • Pears – as you know, this is the most important ingredient. And the final result will depend on the thoroughness of your choice. I recommend using firm, slightly unripe pears (Kieffer, Seckel, or Williams).
  • Sugar – This is where you need regular white sugar. However, if you want an even more caramel shade, use brown or cane sugar. You should not reduce the amount of sugar if you intend to store this preserve for a long time.
  • Ginger – Peel the root of fresh ginger and chop it as small as possible with a knife or finely grate it. If you want to save time, you can buy in little tubes pre-grated ginger. Fresh ginger lends a special spicy and warm flavor to Pear Preserves.
  • Cinnamon – The more you love cinnamon, the more you can use it for a richer flavor. And if in the case of ginger I recommend using exclusively fresh, then you can use either sticks or ground cinnamon. Besides, cinnamon has a gelling ability, which definitely suits us.
  • Lemon juice. You can add it straight to the pear bowl while you peel and chop them. This will prevent the pears from browning.

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How To Make Pear Preserves?

  1. In a large, deep saucepan, fold in the peeled and chopped pears (the thinner you cut, the faster they cook). Add all the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice, bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  2. Cook without a lid, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 hours, until the jam thickens and all the pear pieces are slightly translucent.
  3. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, bring water to a boil and place glass jars and lids one by one. One minute in boiling water is enough for the jars with lids to sterilize. Remove them carefully, drain off excess water, and place them on a towel. Fill 3/4 of each jar with pears and 1/4 full of hot syrup. (You can discard the cinnamon sticks or put them in jars with pears.) Tighten the lid as tightly as possible (use oven mitts) and turn the jars upside down. Let it cool in this position.

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Can You Freeze Pear Preserves?

To freeze pear preservation, you need to thoroughly sterilize the freezer container with a lid.

Pour hot jam into a container, close tightly, wait until it cools completely, then put it in the freezer.

Recipe Variations;

  • With Green Cardamom: Swap cinnamon for a tablespoon of cardamom. Peel it and crush the seeds in a mortar or coffee grinder.
  • With Blueberries: For 4 pounds of peeled pears, take 1 pound of fresh or frozen blueberries, cook everything with sugar and lemon juice.
  • With Cranberries: The proportions are the same as with blueberries. Use frozen, fresh, or dried.
  • With Vanilla: Instead of or with cinnamon, add a few vanilla pods to the pears. Remove the vanilla pods before pouring the jam into the jars.
Pear Preserves

Pear Preserves

In pear season, it's time to take care of the sweet and cozy winter evenings. A spoonful of old-fashioned pear preserves recipe is very pertinent to a cup of hot tea. And you can also bake a great pie with them!
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Course: Dishes & Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs peeled, sliced fresh pears
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • juice of one lemon
  • 2-3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tablespoons freshly minced ginger root

Instructions

  • Combine prepared pears with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a boil, cook over low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until the pear slices are translucent.
  • Sterilize glass jars and lids in boiling water, pour the jam into the jars, tighten the lids tightly and turn upside down. Leave to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you want to get jam with pear pieces, use hard, slightly unripe pear varieties. Soft and ripe pears make a great pear puree.
  • Be sure to add lemon juice. The high acidity prevents the multiplication of pathogens that can appear in sealed cans.
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Answering Your Burning Questions:

Pear Preserves

What Kind Of Pears Do You Use To Make Pear Preserves?

Depending on the variety of pears, you can get different types of jams. Also, the appearance and consistency will be influenced by the degree of their ripeness.

Try to choose hard, crunchy, and slightly unripe fruits. Then the pieces will keep their shape as much as possible during prolonged cooking.

I recommend using the following varieties of pears: Kieffer, Seckel, or Williams. By using soft and ripe pears, you run the risk of pear puree. It will be delicious too, so if pear puree is your goal, you know what to do)

How To Use Pear Preserves?

The easiest way is to simply add pear jam to your tea instead of sugar.

You can also place pear slices on top of a fresh or toasted baguette. And of course, you can use Pear Preserves to bake pies, croissants, or as a pancake filling.

How Do You Thicken Pear Preserves?

In this recipe, we have several points at once for thickening preservation.

First, there is a large amount of sugar that forms a syrup. During prolonged cooking, some water evaporates and the syrup becomes thicker.

Secondly, the natural pectin found in pears. Thirdly, it is cinnamon, in the bark of which there are gelling components.

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How Long Do Pear Preserves Last?

If you carefully follow the entire sterilization technology, your jars will be completely sealed.

Accordingly, you can keep them closed for several years. Store them in a cool and dry place.

Can You Make Pear Preserves From Frozen Pears?

Why not? But again, it all depends on the variety of frozen pears.

If they were ripe and soft, then during cooking they boil and turn into a puree. If you’re unsure about the variety of frozen pears, use fresh ones.

How To Make Pear Preserves Without Sugar?

A large amount of sugar in jams and preserves prevents the growth of bacteria.

The data of many studies indicate that one cannot be 100% sure of the absence of their growth. Thus, be sure of the thoroughness of sterilization of cans and lids, pour a boiling mixture into them.

Also, use lemon juice to increase acidity. Perhaps, without sugar, the preservation will be too liquid, then add pectin for gelling.

How To Make Pear Preserves Without Pectin?

This recipe is prepared without the use of pectin. Fruits such as apples and pears contain a large amount of natural pectin, which contributes to gelation.

If you like this recipe, please leave a comment and give this recipe a rating. I would love to hear from you and I truly appreciate your feedback! I will always do my best to respond to every comment ASAP. Thank you for following along! and happy cooking!

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  1. Cheryl McWilliams

    October 2, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    Sounds just like my Mom’s recipe that won a blue ribbon at the fair, once. Thank you.

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