GINGER-SPICED PEARS
Make and store preserved fruits for a month or so and serve alongside cold meats and cheeses
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Buffet, Condiment
Time 55m
Yield Makes 2kg/4lb 8oz
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the sugar, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, bay leaves and peppercorns in a large pan. Bring slowly to the boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar, then boil for 5 mins.
- Meanwhile, peel, core and halve or quarter the pears, depending on size. Add the pears to the pan and poach gently for 10-15 mins until they are just tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and pack into warm sterilised Kilner jars with rubber seals (see tip below).
- Boil the vinegar mixture hard to reduce by a third, then pour over the pears, including the spices. The pears need to be completely covered with the liquid. Fit the rubber seal and clamp the jar tightly closed. Reserve any leftover syrup for topping up the jars later, as the pears will absorb the syrup over time. Store for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber
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