Ingredients for Ginger Pear Preserves
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How to Make Ginger Pear Preserves
- Peel and chop fresh pears into bite-sized pieces. Measure out 5 1/2 cups.
- Using a zester, finely grate the green rind from 2 limes, avoiding the white pith (it's bitter!).
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- Juice the limes to obtain 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice.
- In a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan, combine the chopped pears, lime zest, lime juice, and grated ginger.
- Stir in 4 cups of granulated sugar. (Adjust sugar to taste.)
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning.
- Continue to boil rapidly, stirring frequently, until the preserves reach setting point (gel stage). This takes about 15-20 minutes. Use a setting point test (a small amount of preserves on a cold plate will wrinkle when pushed with your finger).
- Optionally, use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the fruit for a chunky texture.
- Ladle the hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace at the top.
- Seal the jars immediately. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet. For higher altitudes, consult a canning guide for proper processing times.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
318g
Fat
0g
Carbs
29g
