Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled and diced pears
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine pears, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg, then simmer for 30-40 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars.
- Seal jars and store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Use slightly underripe pears for best texture.
- Sterilize jars properly to prevent spoilage.
- Preserves will thicken further as they cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg