Canned Pears
Canning pears is a delightful way to capture the essence of this juicy fruit, transforming them into sweet, fragrant jars for year-round enjoyment. This simple recipe fills your kitchen with warm aromas of cinnamon and vanilla while creating delicious memories with family and friends. Whether enjoyed in desserts, salads, or straight from the jar, homemade canned pears are a treat that will impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (2 cups total) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by cleaning and sterilizing jars and lids.
- Rinse pears under cold water, slice into halves or quarters, and remove seeds while keeping the skin.
- In a pot, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Stir in lemon juice and cinnamon sticks until fragrant.
- Pack pear slices tightly into sterilized jars, leaving half an inch of headspace. Pour hot syrup over pears.
- Seal jars with lids and process in boiling water for 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully cool jars on a towel before storing in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg