Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Manor Pear Preserves





WT pruned our pear tree back last fall and this year we had a
bumper load of pears! I made a big batch of pear preserves and
they are scrum-dilly. These wonderful amber colored preserves
are a perfect fall treat on a toasted English muffin or crusty
homemade whole wheat toast!

Pear Preserves

12 c. sliced pears
9 c. sugar
1/2 fresh lemon, sliced thin

Stir to mix pears and sugar. Add lemon slices. Bring to
simmer and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until
pears are tender, clear, and caramel colored and liquid is
consistency of honey. This will take 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Pour preserves into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch
headroom and seal with sterilized lids.
*** Note: you can make a small batch, skip the sealing
in the jars part and just refrigerate.
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47 comments:

  1. PappyTue Sep 09, 08:00:00 AM

    Muuuuum. One of my favorites. I guess it about time to go and put the toast in the oven. Pappy

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  2. Betsy BrockTue Sep 09, 08:14:00 AM

    A fall tradition and one of my favorite preserves!

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  3. Marie ReedTue Sep 09, 08:17:00 AM

    That lemon must really do the trick! I bought my mother in law a marmelade cooker for christmas. It really controls the temperature of the whole process .. aka is a gadget that takes up too much room in the kitchen!

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  4. Tess KincaidTue Sep 09, 08:21:00 AM

    I've never heard of a marmelade cooker. Interesting! My kitchen can't handle one more gadget...but I couldn't live without my bread machine and rice cooker!

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  5. ArtPropelledTue Sep 09, 08:22:00 AM

    Oh Boy..you're disturbing my diet resolutions. I'm going to have to be very strong about not rushing off to the kitchen to feed my face.

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  6. ElizabethTue Sep 09, 10:20:00 AM

    You must be an excellent cook!
    Perhaps I'll stop by and sample your wares.
    I'm going to make a peach cake tonight.
    Sliced peaches with victoria sponge cake batter poured over them and baked until golden......

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  7. Tess KincaidTue Sep 09, 10:24:00 AM

    Oh, that sounds scrumptious, Elizabeth! Recipe please!

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  8. WebradioTue Sep 09, 10:41:00 AM

    Hello Willow !

    Je vais essayer Ta rectte...

    Je suis gourmand...

    On trouve de tout dans Ton manoir...

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  9. RebeccaTue Sep 09, 10:53:00 AM

    Yum...Yippee!!! Fall is here!!!..Thanks for the great images to go along with the yummy preserves recipe.This would be great to serve at a harvest tea:-).

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  10. SusanTue Sep 09, 11:29:00 AM

    yum ! thanks for the recipe.

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  11. Danyele EasterhausTue Sep 09, 12:00:00 PM

    yummo! when i'm done on the baby food making front, i think i will get more time for preserves again. those pears look delish!

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  12. DarylTue Sep 09, 12:47:00 PM

    I think I can smell them .. oh my ...


    :-Daryl

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  13. Tess KincaidTue Sep 09, 01:06:00 PM

    Is my new scratch and sniff feature working?

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  14. Jeane MyersTue Sep 09, 01:07:00 PM

    OMG! I just gained 5 pounds! I can only imagine how your kitchen smelled while this magic concoction simmering away! Yum!

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  15. Sandra EvertsonTue Sep 09, 01:27:00 PM

    Oh my, Thank You for sharing this! I can almost smell the deliciousness cooking! Your photos are lovely as well!
    Sandra Evertson

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  16. MerisiTue Sep 09, 01:34:00 PM

    This looks and sounds delicious.
    I have never ever had the pleasure of pear preserves!

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  17. MerisiTue Sep 09, 01:36:00 PM

    P.S.:
    "... you can make a small batch and skip the sealingin the jars part and just refrigerate."

    What about dipping right in? ;-)

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  18. Tess KincaidTue Sep 09, 01:53:00 PM

    Yes! Let's skip the jars all together and just dip right in with some spoons! :P

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  19. MargaretTue Sep 09, 02:03:00 PM

    I absolutely love my grandmother's pear preserves--nothing like it on a fall day! I should try your recipe!

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  20. ELKTue Sep 09, 02:28:00 PM

    pears and preserves ...never heard of the combo! I will be trying this soon and your photos made my mouth water...thanks for visiting by humble blog. blessings

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  21. Christian - Modobject@HomeTue Sep 09, 03:43:00 PM

    Pear preserves, one of my favorites! And, your recipe is so easy. Nice photos too, love that first one.

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  22. Pamela Terry and EdwardTue Sep 09, 03:45:00 PM

    I'll take two jars, please.

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  23. The Liberty BelleTue Sep 09, 04:15:00 PM

    I've only just discovered your wonderful blog today through Mary at Across the Pond. What a great find for me!

    The preserves looks divine. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. AnonymousTue Sep 09, 04:51:00 PM

    Oh my. This brings back a lot of memories as my mom used to make this and my memory shows me pictures that look like these.

    I only have one "H" for my post today. I hope you like it. I put it on Canon Pixels

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  25. UnknownTue Sep 09, 05:01:00 PM

    Yummy, I swear you're alter ego is called Martha!

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  26. A Brush with ColorTue Sep 09, 05:06:00 PM

    These "process" photos of the pears are great, and they're one of my favorite fruits. Yum! Fall really is a beautiful time of year, n'est ce pas?

    Ohio sure is cooler than NC was--it's great to have some comfortable temps!

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  27. SydneyTue Sep 09, 05:12:00 PM

    Looks terribly scrumptious! I want to come visit you for tea Ms. Willow!

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  28. AcornmoonTue Sep 09, 05:53:00 PM

    Hi Willow,

    Nice to meet you, I have sort of met you elsewhere, now I see some familiar faces on your blog.

    I am very envious of your patio and also the little culvert that you describe in your profile, I have always wanted a garden with a stream running through it!

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  29. tangobabyTue Sep 09, 06:04:00 PM

    What lovely photos! The lemon slices on top of the fresh pears...how gorgeous!

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  30. MaryTue Sep 09, 06:32:00 PM

    This is similar to the fig preserves recipe and, as I adore pears, I must try this - as soon as the prices drop at the market as, unlike fortunate you, I have no pear trees, boo hoo!!!

    Looks, smells, tastes fantastic!!
    Thanks Willow.

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  31. StriderTue Sep 09, 07:12:00 PM

    "E" stuff!!!! But I'd eat the finished product!!!!!

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  32. Nana Trish is Living the DreamTue Sep 09, 08:46:00 PM

    Looks fabulous! Wish I had a big biscuit and some of your preserves. That could be a meal. Yum Yum for the Tum Tum

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  33. david mcmahonTue Sep 09, 09:20:00 PM

    Perfectly preserved!

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  34. T.AllenTue Sep 09, 11:17:00 PM

    I'm sure my texture sensitivity has deprived me of the wonders of many delicious fruity treats like your Manor Pear Preserves. It sounds yummy.

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  35. MuseSwingsTue Sep 09, 11:41:00 PM

    Yummy! The pictures as well as the preseves look delicious!

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  36. A World AwayTue Sep 09, 11:49:00 PM

    Yummmmmy. You are making me hungry

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  37. ArtPropelledWed Sep 10, 02:04:00 AM

    I can't remember if you have tried Port Poached Pears.
    8 cups water
    400g sugar
    4 star anise
    4 pieces lemon zest
    sprig thyme
    stick cinnamon
    2 cups port
    12 firm baby pears
    juice of 1 lemon

    Put everything except pears and lemon juice in pot. Boil and reduce to runny syrup.Add lemon brushed pears and simmer 10 mins.

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  38. Marie ReedWed Sep 10, 05:37:00 AM

    I am going to try to make this today! I bought a mess of pears!

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  39. Tess KincaidWed Sep 10, 07:42:00 AM

    Robyn, thank you for the recipe! No, I've never tried these. I had a lot of firm baby pears, too! Looks yummy!!

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  40. Tess KincaidWed Sep 10, 07:43:00 AM

    Marie, hope your batch turns out nicely for you! Let me know. :)

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  41. GWed Sep 10, 08:30:00 AM

    Dang, I think I messed up my comment earlier. What I wanted to say was: I love how your wonderful pear preserve pics go with your new header. Very smart!! I've never made anything jammy... I think you've just inspired me to do so at last. :)

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  42. spacedlawThu Sep 11, 01:46:00 AM

    This sounds wonderful and I love the pictures!
    I am glad to have been sent here by Black Box...

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  43. Texas TravelersThu Sep 11, 12:09:00 PM

    One of my favorites on buttered whole wheat toast.

    Troy

    PS: We need to sort out "Beatles" and "Beetles" (grin)

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  44. Lynne's Somewhat Invented LifeTue Sep 16, 03:31:00 PM

    I hope I have enough pears to make this. It looks delicious. Thanks for the recipe and the photos are wonderful.

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  45. Anthony L. WilliamsThu Sep 03, 05:30:00 PM

    hello willow when you made the pear preserves did you add any liquid at all? if so how much????

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  46. AnonymousThu Sep 03, 05:31:00 PM

    great recipe my grandparents made this every fall back in the early to mid 70's

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  47. willowThu Sep 03, 06:05:00 PM

    Hi, Anthony, no liquid at all. The juice in the pears breaks down. Enjoy!

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