Homemade pear preserves are the best! When pears are in season, we make pear preserves.
Pear Preserves
These pear preserves are so light and delicious. They add the best flavor to home-baked biscuits!
Equipment
- 2 large pots
- 7 half-pint jars with lids
- ladle
Ingredients
- 16 cups peeled, sliced fresh pears (about 16 medium)
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pears, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
- Cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until mixture thickens. It should reach a spreadable consistency.
- Remove from heat. Ladle Into seven hot half-pint jars. Be sure to leave 1/4" headspace.
- Wipe rims. Place lids on the jars. Screw on lids until fingertip tight.
- Place jars in canner or large pot. The jars must be completely covered with water. Bring to a boil. Let boil, or process, for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and cool. After 24 hours, the jars that haven't sealed should be placed in the refridgerator.
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I’ve always loved gardening and recently started full time as well as taking care of the chickens and other animals our family has (dogs, a bird, a snake, and rabbits).
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