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Gingered Pear Preserves Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 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 jars and heat 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 if needed until gel stage is reached.
  • Ladle hot preserves into jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace, and remove air bubbles.
  • Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes, then cool and check seals.

Notes

Ensure jars are properly sealed for best preservation.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Preserves
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ginger, Pear