Sweet Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves Recipe with Gentle Spice
Pear preserves burst with the golden essence of autumn’s bountiful harvest, transforming ordinary fruit into liquid sunlight.
Seasonal pears whisper stories of orchard magic through their luscious, complex flavor.
Crafting these aromatic spreads demands a delicate touch and genuine culinary passion.
Home cooks revel in the art of capturing summer’s fleeting moments within a single, vibrant jar.
Every spoonful promises a dance of sweetness and subtle tanginess that transports you directly to sun-drenched orchards.
The alchemy of transforming ripe pears into a smooth, luxurious preserve feels like pure kitchen poetry.
GLet these preserves become your delicious seasonal storyteller.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories: 136 kcal
Servings: 5
What You Need for Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves
For The Fruit Base:For Sweetening and Spicing:For Canning Preparation:Tools for Making Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves
Cooking Directions for Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves
Wash and chop pears into bite-sized pieces. Combine pears with sugar in a large pot, allowing natural juices to mingle and create a sweet base. Let the mixture rest and develop deep flavors for about 30 minutes.
Place pot over medium heat and stir gently. Watch the sugar dissolve and pears soften into a rich, glossy mixture. Simmer patiently, stirring occasionally, until the preserves reach a thick, luxurious consistency. This process takes around 45-60 minutes and will fill your kitchen with a warm, sweet aroma.
Sterilize glass jars by submerging them in boiling water. Carefully transfer the hot pear spread into clean jars, leaving a small space at the top. Wipe jar edges clean to ensure a perfect seal. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to lock in freshness.
Allow jars to cool naturally at room temperature. Listen for the satisfying pop of sealed lids. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark pantry. Once opened, keep refrigerated and savor within a few weeks. Spread this golden delight on toast, drizzle over desserts, or enjoy as a sweet companion to your favorite breakfast treats.
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Rustic Pioneer Woman Pear Preserves Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
Description
Delicious pioneer woman pear preserves showcase ripe pears from Southern orchards. Homemade preserve recipes offer sweet comfort with simple ingredients and traditional canning techniques you can master quickly.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (946 ml/32 oz) pears, peeled, cored, and chopped (Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett)
- 2 cups (400 g/14 oz) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml/2 fl oz) lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Select ripe, unblemished pears and dice into consistent, uniform cubes. Gather sugar, lemon juice, and optional warming spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Initial Maceration: In a heavy-bottomed stainless steel saucepan, combine pear chunks, sugar, lemon juice, and selected spices. Allow mixture to rest 30-40 minutes, enabling sugar to extract natural pear juices and form a preliminary syrup.
- Cooking Process: Position saucepan over medium-low heat, gently dissolving sugar crystals. Gradually increase temperature, maintaining a gentle, consistent simmer without aggressive boiling. Continue cooking 40-50 minutes, periodically stirring and monitoring consistency.
- Texture Verification: As pears break down, assess preserve’s readiness by placing a small amount on a chilled plate. When pushed with a fingertip, it should wrinkle slightly, indicating a perfect gel-like texture and deep amber color.
- Jarring and Preservation: Remove from heat, allowing preserves to rest 5-7 minutes. Carefully ladle into sterilized glass jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Securely seal with sterilized lids, then process in a rolling boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper preservation.
- Final Storage: Transfer processed jars to a cooling rack, allowing natural temperature adjustment. Store in a dark, cool pantry for up to 12 months. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 3-4 weeks.
Notes
- Select Perfectly Ripe Pears: Choose pears that are firm but yielding, without bruises or soft spots, ensuring the best flavor and texture for preserves.
- Manage Sugar Extraction: Let pear-sugar mixture rest 30-40 minutes to draw out natural juices, creating a rich, flavorful syrup before cooking.
- Monitor Cooking Temperature: Maintain a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching and achieve a glossy, deep amber preserve consistency.
- Test Preserve Readiness: Use the wrinkle test on a chilled plate to confirm perfect gel-like texture, ensuring ideal spread and preservation quality.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Michael Thompson
Founder & Culinary Director
Expertise
Classical & Contemporary Cooking Techniques, Global Cuisine Appreciation, Nutrition & Menu Engineering, Sustainable Cooking Practices, Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Education
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Michael grew up in Oregon, where he learned early that food tastes better when it’s fresh, local, and made with care.
After earning his degree from the Southwestern Oregon Community College, he focused his career on teaching others how to cook with the seasons, reduce food waste, and reconnect with what’s on their plate.
Michael keeps his cooking simple, sustainable, and full of flavor. His favorite part of the process? Watching people realize how easy and satisfying it can be to cook a single great meal from scratch.