Pear Cranberry Conserve Recipe

Elevate your breakfast and salads with this homemade Pear Cranberry Conserve! This vibrant, sweet-tart spread is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it on toast, swirled into oatmeal, or as the base for a unique and flavorful vinaigrette (recipe included!). Adapted from the BH&G canning book, this recipe is perfect for adding a touch of homemade goodness to your meals. Get ready for bursts of pear and cranberry flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 543.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pear Cranberry Conserve

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How to Make Pear Cranberry Conserve

  1. Combine 4 cups peeled, cored, and chopped pears, 2 cups fresh cranberries, 3 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice in a 6-quart saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes, or until the conserve has thickened significantly and sheets off a metal spoon (it should leave a clear path when you run a spoon across the bottom of the pan).
  4. Carefully ladle the hot conserve into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  5. Remove any air bubbles by gently tapping the jars on the counter. Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth.
  6. Apply lids and screw bands fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude; consult a canning guide for specific instructions).
  7. Turn off heat and let jars sit undisturbed in the canner for 5 minutes. Remove jars and let cool completely. Listen for the satisfying 'pop' of the seals as the jars cool.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

512g

Fat

0g

Carbs

47g