Sweet Pear Pickles

Pear Pickles Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 19 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 19 hours 20 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavor of homemade Pear Pickles with this delightful recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These pickles are perfect for adding a unique twist to your meals or for gifting to friends and family.

Recipe Category:

Pears

Keywords:

Fruit, Weeknight, Canning

Ingredients:

• 6 pears
• 4 cups water
• 2 cloves
• 1 ginger root (about 1 inch)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 3 lemon slices

Aggregated Rating:

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 review)

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 1332.5
• Fat Content: 1.3g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 28.6mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 343.3g
• Fiber Content: 28.8g
• Sugar Content: 289.4g
• Protein Content: 3.7g

Recipe Yield:

Makes 3 pints

Recipe Instructions:

1. Prepare Pears:

   • As you prepare the pears, add them to a bowl of fruit fresh bath to prevent browning.

2. Prepare Spice Bag:

   • Tie pickling spice, cloves, and ginger root in a spice bag. This will infuse the pickling liquid with delightful flavors.

3. Prepare Pickling Liquid:

   • In a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan, combine the spice bags, sugar, water, vinegar, and lemon slices.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and boil gently for 5 minutes.

4. Cook Pears:

   • Transfer the prepared pears to the pickling liquid, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer.
   • Cook the pears in the pickling liquid for 7 minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors.

5. Transfer Pears:

   • Remove the cooked pears from the pickling liquid using a slotted spoon and place them in a large bowl.

6. Repeat Cooking Process:

   • Repeat the cooking process with the remaining pears until they are all cooked and infused with the pickling flavors.

7. Marinate:

   • Once all the pears are cooked, pour the pickling liquid over them in the bowl.
   • Cover the bowl and let the pears marinate for 12-18 hours in a cool place, allowing the flavors to meld.

8. Pack Jars:

   • Pack the marinated pears into clean, hot jars, ensuring to remove the spice bags.

9. Boil Pickling Liquid:

   • In the same saucepan used earlier, bring the remaining pickling liquid to a boil.

10. Seal Jars:

• Pour the boiling pickling liquid over the packed pears in the jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
• Seal the jars tightly.

11. Process Jars:

    • Process the sealed jars in a water bath canner for 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet, ensuring proper preservation.

12. Enjoy or Gift:

    • Once cooled, your homemade Pear Pickles are ready to enjoy! Serve them as a delicious accompaniment to your favorite dishes or share them as thoughtful gifts with loved ones.

Notes:

• These Pear Pickles can be stored in a cool, dark place for several months, allowing you to enjoy their delicious flavor long after making them.
• Experiment with different varieties of pears and spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
• Remember to follow proper canning procedures to ensure the safety and longevity of your pickles.