Best Pickled Seckel Pears Recipes

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PICKLED SECKEL PEARS



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A spicy memory of sweet summer from Pennsylvania Dutch country. Any good preserving pear may be used, but the Seckel is preferred. From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. Cooking time is approximate. While this recipe is written in an old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods. If you are unfamiliar with these techniques, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for the current information.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Pears

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

14 lbs seckel pears, peeled, sliced and cored (or may be pickled whole)
1 quart cider vinegar
1/2 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon whole cloves
6 lbs sugar

Steps:

  • Tie spices in a small cheesecloth bag and add to vinegar and sugar in stainless kettle Bring to a boil.
  • Add pears and cook until tender (the pears will look clear when tender).
  • Remove the pears with a spoon and fill sterilized jars.
  • Boil syrup until thick.
  • Pour over pears and seal.

PICKLED PEARS



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Make and share this Pickled Pears recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pears

Time P1DT15m

Yield 3 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 lbs pears, peeled,cored and halved
4 cups water
2 teaspoons fruit fresh or 2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon pickling spices
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 (1 inch) piece gingerroot
2 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1/2 large lemon, cut into thin slices

Steps:

  • Soak pears in water& fruit fresh/lemon juice to keep from browning.
  • Tie pickling spice, ginger and cloves in a spice bag.
  • Prepare liquid-combine spice bag, sugar, water, vinegar and lemon slices in a large stainless or enamel pot.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and boil for 5 min.
  • Add enough pears to create a single layer in liquid and poach for 7 min-drain with slotted spoon and place in a large bowl.
  • Repeat until all pears are poached.
  • Pour the liquid over poached pears, cover and let stand 18-24 hours in a cool spot.
  • Remove pears and discard spice bag and lemons.
  • Bring liquid to a boil.
  • Pack pears into clean, hot jars.
  • Pour boiling liquid to cover leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  • Remove bubbles and seal.
  • Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1203, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 23.2, Carbohydrate 310.6, Fiber 29.2, Sugar 256.2, Protein 3.7

ROASTED SECKEL PEARS



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From the book White House Chef: Eleven Years, Two Presidents, One Kitchen by Chef Walter Scheib and Andrew Friedman.

Provided by Chef Au Vin

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 4 pear halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons garlic, grated
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups pears, peeled and thinly sliced (from about 2 pears, Seckel or any ripe pear)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl; combine the balsamic, butter, lemon juice and zest, sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Stir together well.
  • Add the pears and gently toss to coat them.
  • Arrange the pears on a nonstick baking sheet in a single layer without crowding.
  • Roast until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 0.4

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