Peppy Pear Preserves recipe

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Ingredients

3 pounds pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
4 cups white sugar
½ cup chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Nutrition Info

84.3 calories
carbohydrate: 21.9 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: : -
fiber: 0.9 g
protein: 0.1 g
saturatedFat: : -
servingSize: -
sodium: 0.9 mg
sugar: 19.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Mix chopped pears with sugar, crystallized ginger, lemon juice, fresh ginger, and lemon zest in a large heavy pot, let the mixture stand for 2 hours for pears to release their juice. Place the pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, cook, stirring often, until preserves are thick and fall off a metal spoon in sheets, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Pear pieces will be translucent and preserves will be darkened.

  2. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the pear preserves into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.

  3. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.

  4. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Recipe Yield

6 half-pint jars

Recipe Note

It's the ginger in this one that distinguishes it from other pear preserves.

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