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Gingered Pear Preserves Recipe
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
jars
Calories
150
A delightful homemade preserve combining sweet pears with zesty lime and spicy ginger, perfect for spreading or gifting.
Ingredients
Fruits and Zest
5 ½
cups
finely chopped cored peeled pears
(about 8 medium)
3
pieces
limes
(for zest and juice)
2 ⅓
cups
granulated sugar
1
tablespoon
freshly grated ginger
Instructions
Prepare boiling water canner and heat jars in simmering water.
Combine pears, lime zest and juice, sugar, and ginger; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.
Test gel stage; skim foam. Continue cooking and testing if needed.
Ladle hot preserves into jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace, and process in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Remove jars, cool, and check seals after 12-24 hours.
Notes
Ensure jars are properly sealed before storing.
Calories:
150
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Preserves
Cuisine:
homemade
Keyword:
ginger, pear