Imen Dridi Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves Recipe is made with fresh pears, sugar, water, and lemon juice for a flavorful homemade spread that’s ready in 2 hours and 30 minutes!
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Pear Preserves Recipe:
- Captures the essence of fresh pears in a sweet spreadable form.
- Simple ingredients yield a delightful homemade treat.
- Versatile – perfect for toast, pastries, or pairing with cheese.
- Preserves the harvest to enjoy year-round.
❓ What Is Pioneer Woman’s Pear Preserves Recipe?
Pioneer Woman’s Pear Preserves is a tasty blend of fresh pears, sugar, water, and lemon juice boiled to a thick, spreadable consistency, perfect for preserving the essence of ripe pears.
🍐 Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves Ingredients
- 16 cups peeled, sliced fresh pears (about 16 medium)
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
🧉 How To Make Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves
- Boil the pears with the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a stockpot. Bring the mixture to a thick, spreadable consistency by cooking it, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Take the heat off. Transfer the hot mixture into seven half-pint jars, making sure to leave a 1/4-inch headspace in each.
- Eliminate any air bubbles and, if required, make any adjustments to the headspace by adding a heated liquid.
- Wipe the rims. Place lids in the middle of the jars and tighten the bands with a fingertip.
- Put the jars in a canner and fill them up to the top with water. Once boiling, process for 10 minutes. Take the jars out and let them cool.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best flavor and texture.
- Stir occasionally while boiling to prevent sticking.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying sugar quantity.
- Ensure proper canning technique for safe preservation.
🥪 What To Serve With Pear Preserves?
Serve Pear Preserves with toast, biscuits, scones, crackers, vanilla yogurt, grilled cheese sandwich, Baked Brie, grilled or roasted pork chops, and green salad with nuts and cheese.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Pear Preserves?
- At Room Temperature: Keep leftover pear preserves in a cool, dark place for 3 to 5 weeks.
- In The Fridge: Refrigerate leftover pear preserves in sealed jars for up to 1 month.
- In The Freezer: Freeze leftover pear preserves in freezer containers for up to 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Pear Preserves?
- Stove: Heat leftover pear preserves gently in a saucepan for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
- Microwave: Warm leftover pear preserves on low power in short 3-minute intervals, stirring in between, until heated.
FAQs
What type of pears are best for making Pear preserves?
Firmer pears like Bosc or Anjou are ideal for preserves because they hold their shape and texture well during cooking. However, almost any type of pear can be used, depending on personal preference.
How do you prepare pears for preserves?
Pears should be peeled, cored, and chopped into pieces some recipes may call for leaving the skin on for added texture and color. Lemon juice can be added to prevent browning and add acidity.
Can you reduce the sugar in Pear Preserves?
Yes, but sugar helps with preservation and setting reducing sugar may alter the texture and shelf life. For a less sweet version, consider using a no- or low-sugar pectin and following specific low-sugar recipes.
Why did my Pear Preserves turn out runny?
This can happen if the mixture hasn’t been cooked long enough to reach the gel stage, or if the pear to sugar ratio was off. Adding pectin or cooking longer may help achieve a thicker consistency.
Is it necessary to use pectin in Pear Preserves?
Not always. Pears naturally contain pectin, especially in the skin and core cooking pears with sugar until thick often yields a good set without added pectin, but some recipes may include it for a firmer set.
How can I tell when Pear Preserves are done?
Perform a gel test by placing a small amount of the preserve on a cold plate. If it wrinkles when pushed with a finger, it’s done. Also, the mixture should visibly thicken and reduce in volume.
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Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 40
- Total Fat 0g
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 0.6mg
- Potassium 25.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates 10g
- Dietary Fiber 0.7
- Sugars 9.2g
- Protein 0.1g
Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves
Description
Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves Recipe is made with fresh pears, sugar, water, and lemon juice for a flavorful homemade spread that’s ready in 2 hours and 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil the pears with the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a stockpot. Bring the mixture to a thick, spreadable consistency by cooking it, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Take the heat off. Transfer the hot mixture into seven half-pint jars, making sure to leave a 1/4-inch headspace in each.
- Eliminate any air bubbles and, if required, make any adjustments to the headspace by adding a heated liquid.
- Wipe the rims. Place lids in the middle of the jars and tighten the bands with a fingertip.
- Put the jars in a canner and fill them up to the top with water. Once boiling, process for 10 minutes. Take the jars out and let them cool.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pears for the best flavor and texture.
Stir occasionally while boiling to prevent sticking.
Adjust sweetness to taste by varying sugar quantity.
Ensure proper canning technique for safe preservation.
