Pear Relish Recipe
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Description: Make and share this delicious Pear Relish recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This relish is bursting with flavors and is perfect for enhancing various dishes or as a standalone condiment.
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 pints of relish
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Pears |
| 6 | Red bell peppers |
| 6 | Green bell peppers |
| 6 | Onions |
| 2 | Cups sugar |
| 1 | Cup vinegar |
| 2 | Teaspoons salt |
Directions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Wash and peel the pears, then chop them into small pieces. Dice the red and green bell peppers and onions finely.
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Cooking:
- In a large pot, combine all the prepared ingredients – chopped pears, diced red and green bell peppers, onions, sugar, vinegar, and salt.
- Stir well to ensure all ingredients are mixed evenly.
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Cooking Process:
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Allow the mixture to cook until it thickens to the desired consistency, which usually takes about 1 hour.
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Sterilization:
- While the relish is cooking, prepare your pint jars by washing them thoroughly with hot, soapy water. Rinse well.
- Sterilize the jars by placing them in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can run them through a dishwasher cycle.
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Fill Jars:
- Once the relish has thickened, it’s time to jar it up. Carefully ladle the hot relish into the sterilized pint jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
- Use a clean damp cloth to wipe the rims of the jars to ensure a proper seal.
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Processing:
- After filling the jars, securely place the lids on top and tighten the bands.
- Lower the filled jars into a large pot of boiling water, making sure they are completely submerged.
- Process the jars in the boiling water bath for 15 minutes to ensure proper preservation and sealing.
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Cooling and Storage:
- Once processed, carefully remove the jars from the water bath using jar lifters and place them on a clean towel or rack to cool completely.
- As the jars cool, you may hear the satisfying “pop” of the lids sealing.
- Once cooled, check the seals by pressing down on the center of each lid. If the lid doesn’t move or make a popping sound, it’s properly sealed.
- Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Once opened, store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Enjoy your homemade Pear Relish with your favorite dishes, sandwiches, or snacks! It’s a versatile condiment that adds a burst of flavor to any meal.
