Southern Kitchen Pear Preserves Recipes

Pear Preserves Recipe Southern Living

WebAug 1, 2019 · Let sit, covered, 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Place pear mixture and lemon juice in a large Dutch oven and cook over medium-high until mixture comes to …

1. Stir together pears and sugar in a large bowl until all pears are coated in sugar. Let sit, covered, 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Place pear mixture and lemon juice in a large Dutch oven and cook over medium-high until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until thick, dark, and syrupy, about 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Spoon mixture into sterilized jars with finger-tightened lids. Process in a boiling water canning bath for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from hot water and let sit at room temperature undisturbed for 24 hours. Tighten jar lids and store at room temperature up to 1 year.

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WebAug 23, 2016 · Combine 1½ cups sugar and water over medium-high heat and cook rapidly for 2 minutes. Add the pears and boil them gently for 15 …

1. Combine 1½ cups sugar and water over medium-high heat and cook rapidly for 2 minutes. Add pears and boil gently for 15 minutes. Add remaining sugar and lemon stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly until fruit is clear, about 25 minutes. Cover and let stand 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator.
2. Reheat the pears and syrup to boiling and add to sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel; adjust two-piece metal canning lids. Process in a Boiling Water Canner. Makes about 5 half-pint jars

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