Pear and Ginger Marmalade

Pear and Ginger Marmalade

delicious on toast!

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 12h 55m
Servings: 5
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

256
calories
0g
fat
62g
carbohydrates
0g
protein
61g
sugar
2,7g
fiber
100g
serving size
Pear and Ginger Marmalade

Recipe Description

I love this Pear and Ginger Marmalade and I always try to make a batch in the run up to Christmas. The pears give a sweet fruity base for this marmalade and the gingery provides a warm, comforting sensation as you eat it.  

This recipe makes use of the natural pectin which is found in pear skin and seeds. Pectin is the ingredient which helps jam and marmalade to set. Pears are naturally high in pectin so we wrap the peelings and seeds in muslin and boil it with the marmalade. Just don’t forget to remove the muslin bag at the end!

To make Pear and Ginger Marmalade, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pear and Ginger Marmalade

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare the pears

    5 min
    Step 1 - Pear and Ginger MarmaladeStep 1 - Pear and Ginger Marmalade

    Peel the pears. Remove the seeds and core but do not discard them. Slice the pears thinly using a mandolin, peeler or sharp knife.

  2. 2

    Grate the ginger

    2 min
    Step 2 - Pear and Ginger Marmalade

    Grate the ginger into a bowl using a box grater. Reserve the juice in a small jug.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate

    12h
    Step 3 - Pear and Ginger MarmaladeStep 3 - Pear and Ginger Marmalade

    Mix the pear, ginger, lemon juice and sugar together in a plastic bowl. Place in the refrigerator for 12 hours to allow the flavors to blend.

  4. 4

    Place the seeds and peel in muslin

    3 min
    Step 4 - Pear and Ginger Marmalade

    Place the seeds and peelings in a cheesecloth or muslin. Wrap them up and tie the package securely with some kitchen twine. Place it in a medium sized pot.

  5. 5

    Simmer for 30-40 minutes

    40 min
    Step 5 - Pear and Ginger MarmaladeStep 5 - Pear and Ginger Marmalade

    Remove the pear and ginger mixture from the refrigerator and transfer it to the pot. Place over medium heat and skim any froth which appears from the top. Simmer for 30-40 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove seeds and place the marmalade in jars

    5 min
    Step 6 - Pear and Ginger MarmaladeStep 6 - Pear and Ginger Marmalade

    Remove the seeds and peels and discard them. Spoon or ladle the hot marmalade into sterilized jars.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Pear and Ginger Marmalade

    Serve this marmalade on hot toast with butter.

Make a batch of Pear and Ginger Marmalade soon - you will love what it brings to your breakfast! If you try it, come back soon to leave a review!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Nina
May 9, 2025
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Yummy

William Carter
February 13, 2025
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Man, this Pear and Ginger Marmalade is the bomb! I whip it up every Christmas to impress my fam. The mix of sweet pears and spicy ginger is just perfect. Got my buddies hooked too! Pro tip: don’t forget the muslin bag, haha! 🥳

Tina
June 7, 2023
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Superb flavor delight!

Zara Bianchi
May 13, 2023
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Superb marmalade recipe

Yvonne
December 24, 2022
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Superb

Sophia
December 12, 2022
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Superb!

Xena
October 1, 2022
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Superb! Made this marmalade for my friends' Christmas party and it was a hit! The combination of warm ginger and sweet pear was fantastic. Each spoonful brought back lovely childhood memories of my grandmother's kitchen. Yum!

Tina Johnson
January 11, 2022
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This marmalade brings back my grandma's kitchen!

Ike
June 13, 2021
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This Pear and Ginger Marmalade is just superb! I made it last year for a holiday gathering and everyone loved it. The combination of sweet pears and warm ginger is just perfect. I even served it with some cheese and crackers, and it was gone in no time. Can't wait to make another batch this year!

Yvonne
December 8, 2020
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Fabulous and easy. I made this for Thanksgiving gifts last year, and everyone loved it. The ginger added a nice kick and the pears turned out so sweet. It reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen during the holidays.

William
July 30, 2020
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I made this Pear and Ginger Marmalade for Christmas and it was a hit! The pears create a lovely sweetness and the ginger adds a nice warmth. I like how simple the recipe was. Plus, using the natural pectin saved me time. Great for gifts!

Athina
December 7, 2019
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I love ginger marmalade! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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