Description
Pear Honey is a luscious, naturally sweet fruit spread made from ripe pears cooked down with pineapple and lemon juices, then sweetened with granulated sugar. This homemade pear preserve offers a smooth, honey-like consistency perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, pancakes, or using as a delightful glaze for meats like ham or chicken. It’s a versatile, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free condiment that brings a fresh and fruity touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups ripe pears, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 6 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pear Mixture: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the finely chopped pears, pineapple juice, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Simmer the Pears: Reduce the heat and allow the pears to simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the fruit is soft and breaking down.
- Mash the Pears: Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash or blend the pears to your preferred texture, either chunky or smooth.
- Add Sugar and Dissolve: Stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved into the pear mixture.
- Cook to Honey Consistency: Continue to simmer the mixture uncovered over low heat, stirring frequently, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Cook until the spread thickens and turns a golden color, reaching a honey-like consistency.
- Cool and Store: Remove the pot from heat and let the pear honey cool slightly. Ladle it into sterilized jars and seal immediately. Store jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, or process in a water bath canner for long-term storage.
Notes
- Pear honey is delicious served on biscuits, toast, pancakes, or drizzled as a glaze over ham or chicken.
- Adjust the sweetness by slightly reducing the amount of sugar if you prefer a less sweet spread.
- Use sterilized jars to ensure longevity and prevent spoilage if canning for long-term storage.
- Stir frequently during simmering to avoid burning or sticking to the pot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Spread
- Method: Simmering, Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
