A fantastic way to preserve excess pears in preparation for winter or simply a tasty treat to make for fun, pear preserves are easy to make and require no special skills or equipment.
Combine all the ingredients in a large thick-bottomed pot. Bring the pear mixture to a boil, and then turn the heat down to medium-low heat.
Stir the pears periodically to prevent scorching. Using a thick bottom pot will help prevent this as well.
Cook the pears for 1.5-2 hours until the pears are starting to break down, are soft, and the syrup has thickened slightly.
Heat Processing The Pear Preserve
Prepare a large. deep pot of water for a canner if you plan on canning the pear preserve.
Fill 6 500ml sterilized mason jars to within a half-inch of the rim. Remove any air bubbles in the jar and wipe the rims clean, Place the lids on the jars and close until just barely tight.
Gently submerge the jars of pear preserve in the boiling water and process for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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