Peppy pear preserves –Are you ready to dive into a jar of happiness? Let’s talk about the sweet, sticky goodness of homemade pear preserves! If you’ve ever tasted a spoonful of bliss, you’ll know that this recipe is basically bottled sunshine. Get your apron on and let’s get to work because these delightful pear preserves are just a few steps away!
Homemade Pear Preserves
First things first, let’s drool over this gorgeous image of our star ingredient – the pears! They’re perfect, juicy, and ready to shine in our kitchen.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh pears, peeled and diced
- 2 cups sugar (because we love sweetness)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (just a splash of tartness!)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for that cozy warmth)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (the spice of life!)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (a pinch to bring it all together)
Instructions
- First, grab those lovely pears and peel them like you mean it! Dice them into small chunks. Feel free to sneak a taste; we won’t tell!
- In a large pot, combine your diced pears, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir it all together like you’re mixing a potion for magic!
- Place the pot over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture starts to bubble. This is where the magic happens, folks!
- Let it bubble away for about 20-30 minutes. Keep stirring to avoid any pear drama stuck to the bottom.
- Once the mixture has thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat. Do the happy dance; you’re almost there!
- Pour your hot preserves into sterilized jars. Make sure to leave a little room at the top for that sweet excitement!
- Seal them up tightly and let them cool. Feel free to gift some to friends or keep them all to yourself (we won’t judge)!
And there you have it! A jar full of sweet pear preserves ready to be slathered on toast, drizzled over ice cream, or enjoyed straight from the jar. Grab a spoon and dig in, because these beauties are the real deal!