Ginger Pear Preserves
Jami Nunez
Jen’s awesome Christmas gift!
ingredients
- 6 cups cubed ripe Bosc, Bartlett or Asian pear (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 3/4 cup chopped seeded lemon (1 large)
- 1/4 cup pear-flavored liqueur or brandy (my sister used brandy)
- 1-2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
directions
- 1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir in sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 12 hours (do not refrigerate).
- 2
Bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Place 1 cup preserves into each of 4 sterilized (8-ounce) jars. Cover with lids, and cool upside down on a wire rack. Chill.
- 3
Note: Preserves will keep in the refrigerator for up to six weeks.
Source: Jen
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