What You Need:

 

12 lbs. of pears

5 1/4 C of water

2 1/4 C of sugar

 

How to Make It:

 

Prepare the canning jars according to the manufacturer’s instruments.

Wash, peel and core the pears then cut them into even size chunks.

Place the water and sugar into a saucepan over medium high heat.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly so the sugar dissolves.

Pack the pear chunks into the jars tightly then add enough syrup to maintain a 1/2 inch headspace.

Remove the air bubbles adding more pears and syrup if necessary to maintain the correct headspace.

Clean the jar rims and tighten the seals by hand.

Process the pears in a water bath canner from the point of boiling for 25 minutes.

Cool completely and check the seals.

 

Makes 4 quarts 

 

Canned pears are great to have on hand over the long winter months. Eat them as they are or add them into pies and other baked goods. They make a great replacement for apples in all your favorite dishes. Pears hold up well to canning so use any or all of your favorite variety. Always check the seals after your jars cool down. If the jars did not seal correctly store the jars in the refrigerator and use them within two weeks. This recipe will also make 8 pints of pears. Just process them for 20 minutes instead of 25 minutes like the quarts.

 

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes

Processing Time: approximately 25 minutes

Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

 

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 1/2 C serving)

Calories 79; Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 21g; Fiber 1g; Protein 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 2mg