Recipe Grandma's Pear Preserves
Grandma's Pear Preserves
Ingredients
6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced pears, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin, 8 cups white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground allspice, 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
Instructions
Sanitize jars and rings, then simmer pears, water, and lemon juice for 10 minutes. Stir in pectin and bring to a boil, then add white sugar and cook until dissolved before stirring in brown sugar and spices. Pack the preserves into hot jars with 1/2-inch headspace, remove air bubbles, and seal. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, then let rest for 12 to 24 hours before checking seals and storing in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition
Total Fat 0g 0%, Sodium 1mg 0%, Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%, Dietary Fiber 1g 3%, Total Sugars 38g, Protein 0g, Vitamin C 1mg 5%, Calcium 5mg 0%, Iron 0mg 1%, Potassium 30mg 1%
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