Best Ginger Pear Preserves Recipes

GINGER PEAR PRESERVES

Steps:

• After you have peeled and chopped the pears you want 5 1/2 cups.
• Using a zester remove green rind from limes; you want 1 T.
• Squeeze the limes to get 1/3 cup.
• Place pears, rind and juice in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
• Stir in ginger root and sugar.
• Bring fruit to a full boil stirring constantly.
• Do this until it reaches the gel stage, around 15 minutes.
• If desired mash the fruit.
• Ladle into sterile hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Seal and process 5 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

HONEY-PEAR PRESERVES WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Wash and sterilize 5 half-pint canning jars and rings.
• Combine all ingredients except ginger root.
• Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is of spreading consistency.
• Spoon hot mixture into hot sterilized jars to within 1/2-inch from top.
• Slice ginger root (no need to peel) into 5 slices. Add a slice of ginger to each jar, pushing it into the preserves.
• Seal with new lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
• Remove from water and listen for "ping" to make sure the jars seal. Store in a cool, dark spot. Let sit to age and get ginger flavor melded, for about 1-2 weeks before using.

GINGER PEAR PRESERVES

Steps:

• 1.) PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside. 2.) COMBINE pears, lime zest and juice, sugar and gingerroot in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and test gel. If preserves break from spoon in a sheet or flake, it is at the gel stage. Skim off foam. If your mixture has not reached the gel stage, return the pan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, for an additional 5 minutes. Repeat gel stage test and cooking as needed. 3.) LADLE hot preserves into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight. 4.) PROCESS jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.