Pear Preserves

Pear Preserves

Homemade Pears in a Jar

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 2h 10m
Total Time: 2h 20m
Servings: 7 x ½ pints
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

79
calories
0g
fat
0mg
cholesterol
1mg
sodium
21g
carbohydrates
0g
protein
Pear Preserves

Recipe Description

Make your own homemade Pear Preserves with this 4 ingredients and 4 steps recipe, below. Quickly combining fresh pears, sugar, water and lemon juice together, the rest is left to science!

My favorite thing about cooking is creating easier and simpler ways to make things and this recipe is just that! Now you can have your own homemade marmalade with none of the fuss and flutter!

To make Pear Preserves, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pear Preserves

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil pear mixture

    3 min
    Step 1 - Pear Preserves

    In a large stockpot, stir the pears, sugar, water and lemon juice; to combine.

  2. 2

    Boil mixture

    2h
    Step 2 - Pear Preserves

    Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 1½ -2 hours until mixture thickens and has a spreadable consistency. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Transfer to jars

    5 min
    Step 3 - Pear Preserves

    Using a ladle, pour the hot mixture into 7 x sterilized ½-pint jars, leaving ¼-inch space from the top of the jar. Remove air bubbles and add more mixture as necessary. Wipe around the jars to clean, center the lids and seal tightly.

  4. 4

    Canning process

    10 min
    Step 4 - Pear Preserves

    Place jars in a canner or water bath, ensuring they are covered completely with water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes. Remove from water.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Pear Preserves

    Allow to cool before serving.

Interested in making more homemade condiments? Then try this Pear Preserves recipe. It’s the best way to get your juices flowing and your cooking skills inspired! Let us know how your preserves turn out and tag #cookmerecipes in your own DIY posts!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Tina98
April 8, 2024
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I made these Pear Preserves last weekend. The recipe is so simple and the taste is incredible. It reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen during fall. Will make again.

Ethan
February 23, 2024
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Absolutely loved makin' these Pear Preserves! Super simple and tastes just like my mum used to make. Cheers for the recipe!

Emily
October 12, 2023
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So easy and fun. Made these preserves with my kids and we loved it. Perfect on toast for breakfast.

Fiona
October 10, 2023
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Simply pear-fect preserves!

Kathy92
October 10, 2023
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So simple, delicious!

Nina
September 17, 2023
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Simply amazing recipe!

Xena Thompson
October 17, 2022
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Simply delicious treat!

Isabella Rossi
May 28, 2022
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I made these pear preserves last weekend with my kids and it was a fun experience. The recipe is easy to follow, and the result was delicious. A great way to enjoy pears from our garden!

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