This weekend she had pears. At first I wasn't sure what kind of pear but was later able to identify them off a pin from Pinterest. They appear to be Bosc pears.
She says " Here, wants some pears?" A HUGE box of pears later she sends me on my way. Yikes. I've never canned pears!! Pickles-yea. Jam-thanks to her I feel like a pro but actual whole fruit...yikes!
Always down to try new thing I decided to give it a try besides, my kids LOVE pears, so why not! As per my style I can't just got to one place to find a canning recipe.
Incidentally you CAN if you go to www.freshpreserving.com. I did not get my recipe from here but opted to researched a few different places and decided to go for a light syrup without vanilla and or any other additions.
Just good old fashion canned pears.
Here is what you will need:
Pint Jars - 8-9 cleaned with lids and rings (I prefer Ball jars)
Pears - 25-30 firm pears (if they are too soft they will mush when you peel them)
Sugar - 2 cups (Light syrup)
3 cups (Medium syrup)
Water- 4 Cups
Fruit Fresh Produce Protection (Ball Brand-directions on container)
Directions:
Peal and dice pears add produce preserve ( according to directions on container) then start your syrup mixture. I prefer light syrup. (See above for quantities)
Boil sugar in water until sugar dissolves. Once sugar has dissolved simmer syrup and add your pears. Let pears soak in syrup for about 5 mins.
Add pears with a slotted spoon to your jars' then using a ladle add your syrup. Leave about and inch of space between syrup and top of jar.
Process in water bath for 20 mins. (Pints) 25mins. (Quarts).
Once you try it canning can be very easy! It's definitely worth trying. Good luck and enjoy!
-J
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