GINGERED PEAR PRESERVES RECIPE

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Pears and bright, lemony-spicy ginger are a perfect flavor match. This gingered pear preserves recipe uses two types of ginger - fresh and crystallized - to add complexity and depth to the finished product. Jars of this mildly spiced preserve are a perfect gift during cold winter holidays and wonderful for cool autumn breakfasts. Cook's note: Lemon zest is a crucial ingredient for this recipe and cannot be omitted. It imparts natural pectin to the syrup and thickens the preserves. **Recipe from About.com. French Food

Provided by Phunny Pharmer

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 5-6 half pint jars, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups granulated sugar
3 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped or grated
2 lbs pears, cored, peeled, and quartered
3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped (candied ginger)

Steps:

  • Sterilize 6 half-pint jars and lids and set them aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the sugar, water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh ginger to a boil. Lower the temperature so the mixture is simmering, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Add the quartered pears and crystallized ginger to the saucepan and continue cooking for 30 minutes, until the preserves thicken and coat a spoon.
  • Pack the pears and gingered syrup into the sterilized jars, and seal in a boiling water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 7.5, Carbohydrate 148.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 137.8, Protein 0.8

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