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Simple Canned Pears

This recipe will guide you through the process of waterbath canning pears. When done right, you'll have jars of pears that you can enjoy year-round.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes

Equipment

  • 4 quart jars or 8 pint jars
  • New canning lids and rings rings can be reused
  • Large pot with rack
  • Canning Accessories funnel, jar lifter, magnetic lid lifter

Ingredients

  • 10-12 pounds ripe pears any variety

For soaking pears after slicing

  • 1 gallon water
  • ½ cup lemon juice

For the syrup

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 8 cups water

Instructions

  • Prep Jars and Lids. Wash jars, lids, and rings in hot, soapy water. Rinse well. Place jars in a large pot of hot water or in the oven while you prep the fruit. The jars do not need to be sterilized, but they need to be hot and clean. Keep everything hot until you're ready to use.
  • Prep Pears. Fill a large bowl with water and a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning. Wash pears well. Peel, core, and slice pears into halves or quarters. Place cut pears into the bowl with lemon water to keep them from browning while you work.
  • Make Syrup. In a large pot, mix 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pack Jars. Drain pears from the lemon water. Use a jar lifter to take a jar out of the hot water. Place on a towel. Use a canning funnel and ladle to pack pears into jars. Pour the hot syrup over the pears, leaving 1/2-inch space at the top.
  • Put on lids. Wipe the rim of the jar with a clean towel. Place a new lid on the jar. Screw on the ring until fingertip-tight.
  • Process Jars. Put the filled jars back into the large pot of boiling water, making sure they are covered by at least 1 inch of water. Boil for 25 minutes for quart jars, or 20 minutes for pint jars. Use a jar lifter to remove jars from water. Place on a towel.
  • Cool and store. Let jars cool. You may hear a popping sound as lids seal. Once jars are cool, check to make sure lids have sealed by pressing down in the center of each lid. If it doesn't pop back, it's sealed. Store jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 4 quarts
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Katie