Grandma's Pear Preserves Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 48

Yield: 6 - 8 ounce jars

Grandma's Pear Preserves Recipe

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

2 teaspoons ground allspice

2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

½ cup brown sugar

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam.

Step 2

In a large saucepan combine pears water and lemon juice. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pectin and bring to a full boil. Stir in the white sugar and continue boiling and stirring uncovered for 1 minute until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar allspice and nutmeg.

Step 3

Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe rims clean and top with lids. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to seal.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Pear Preserves Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 150.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 38.9g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 37.6g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 5.4IU

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 1.6mcg

Calcium: 4.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 2mg 1%

Potassium: 29.9mg 1%

Sodium: 0.9mg

Calories From Fat: 0.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.