Description
A simple recipe for sweet and delicious pear preserves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped ripe pears (about 6 medium)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare your jars and lids by washing them and keeping them hot.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped pears, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a rolling boil.
- Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for about 10-15 minutes, or until the preserves thicken. To test for doneness, drop a small amount onto a cold plate; it should set up.
- Remove from heat.
- Carefully ladle the hot preserves into the prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean and place the lids on.
- Screw on the bands until fingertip tight.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars from the water bath and let them cool completely on a towel-lined counter.
- Check seals after 12-24 hours.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm pears.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Ensure your jars are properly sealed for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- 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, homemade jam, fruit preserves, canning pears, cinnamon pear preserves, easy preserves