Description
Pear preserves are a delightful way to capture the essence of ripe pears in a jar. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms fresh pears into a sweet, spiced spread that’s perfect for toast, yogurt, or desserts. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a homemade treat that evokes cozy memories and brightens any breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe pears, peeled and diced (about 6 medium pears)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Pears: Wash, peel, and chop the pears into one-inch cubes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, mix chopped pears, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook the Mixture: Heat over medium until boiling; then reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Check Consistency: Test the thickness of the mixture; cook an additional 5 minutes if needed.
- Jar It Up: Remove cinnamon sticks and pour hot preserves into sterilized jars for vacuum sealing.
- Enjoy: Allow jars to cool completely before sealing. Use as a spread or dessert topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg