| On how to make pear preserves there are many | | | | how to make pear preserves is important. In |
| questions regarding on this. Why choose pears | | | | succeeding this process you must know some |
| instead of strawberries or grapes maybe. What | | | | factors that will contribute in making this |
| are the techniques on how to make pear | | | | preserves like pectin and acid. Here is a simple |
| preserves? What are the materials needed? and | | | | recipe on how to make pear preserves; |
| many other more. Pears are fruits that are rich in | | | | 1. You will need 5 lbs. of pears, 5 lbs. sugar, pectin |
| vitamins and minerals like no other fruit. They | | | | and water. |
| contain antioxidants that are good for us. There | | | | 2. Prepare canning materials and equipments. |
| are two types of pears to choose from, the bell | | | | 3. Wash, peel and slice pears in desired size. |
| shaped European pears and the apple crisp Asian | | | | 4. Put in a large pot the pears and sugar, mix; |
| pears. Pears are best in late summer and fall. | | | | then let it rest for overnight. |
| Pears soften once it is stored at room | | | | 5. The next day, bring to boil mixture of pears, |
| temperature that's why it best to refrigerate | | | | pectin and water. Mix as often. |
| them when it ripens. On how to make pear | | | | 6. When the pears have a translucent appearance |
| preserves, select only pears that are firm and | | | | and sugar has thickened then it is done. |
| fresh. Never use overripe pears in making pear | | | | 7. Put pear mixture in canning jars and seal then |
| preserves. Clean, dry and sterilize all tools and | | | | do canning process. |
| equipments in making pear preserves. Use the | | | | 8. Cool canning jars and label. |
| right canning method in making pear preserves to | | | | 9. Store in cool and dry place pear preserves. |
| ensure safe and fresh preserves. Seal them | | | | These are the important things to do on how to |
| properly to avoid contamination. Label them after | | | | make pear preserves. You and your family will |
| processing. These are just simple reminders on | | | | enjoy doing this at home for all the procedures |
| how to make pear preserves that you should | | | | and tips are easy to understand and follow. |
| keep in mind. | | | | Gather now all the fresh pears in town and make |
| Following simple tips, advice and precautions on | | | | a mouth watering treat for all. |