Description
A simple recipe for sweet and delicious pear preserves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped ripe pears
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine chopped pears, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot.
- Let stand for 10 minutes to allow pears to release their juices.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the preserves thicken, about 45-60 minutes.
- Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
- Test for set by dropping a small spoonful onto a chilled plate; it should gel.
- Ladle hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe rims and cover with lids.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe pears for best results.
- Adjust sugar to your sweetness preference.
- Sterilize jars and lids thoroughly before filling.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pear preserves, pear jam, homemade preserves, fruit preserves, canning pears, cinnamon pear, nutmeg pear