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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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.