PRESERVED PEARS WITH PEPPER, STAR ANISE AND VANILLA SYRUP
Provided by Cathy Barrow
Categories condiments, dips and spreads
Time 1h
Yield 6 pint jars, or 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put a rack in a large stockpot, or line the pot with a folded kitchen towel. Fill with water and bring to a boil. Add 6 pint-size canning jars and boil for 10 minutes. Jars may be left in the warm water in the pot until ready to be filled. Alternatively, sterilize the jars by running them through a dishwasher cycle, leaving them there until ready to fill.
- Place canning rings in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the lids to soften their rubber gaskets. Rings and lids may be left in the water until jars are filled.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water and add the lemon juice to keep the pears from browning. Peel, halve and core the pears, dropping them into the water as you go. Meanwhile, make the flavored syrup. Bring 8 cups of water and the sugar to a boil. Add anise, vanilla beans and peppercorns.
- Drain the pears and add to the boiling syrup. Boil for five minutes. Using a slotted spoon, divide pears between six jars. Remove the star anise and vanilla from the syrup, dividing them between jars. Ladle in hot syrup and peppercorns, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Run a plastic knife gently around the inside of jar to remove any air bubbles. Recheck the headspace. There may be extra syrup, but resist overfilling the jars.
- Wipe jar rims clean with a damp towel. Place the lids on the jars, screw on the rings and lower the jars back into the pot of boiling water. Return to a full boil and boil for 20 minutes. Transfer jars to a folded towel and let cool for 12 hours; you should hear them ping as they seal.
- Once cool, test the seals by removing rings and lifting jars by the flat lids. If a lid releases, the seal has not formed. Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used within a month, or reprocessed. Rings and jars may be reused, but a new flat lid must be used each time. To reprocess, reheat syrup to boiling, add back pears, return to boiling, then continue as before.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 402, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 104 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 81 grams
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Moon Moon
[email protected]These pears are a great make-ahead dessert. You can make them up to a week in advance, so they're perfect for busy weeknights.
Rahmat Prince
[email protected]I love making these pears in the fall when pears are in season. They're a great way to enjoy the delicious flavor of fresh pears all year long.
Ty Sheard
[email protected]These pears are so beautiful, they're almost too pretty to eat! But once you take a bite, you won't be able to resist. They're so delicious and flavorful.
Asgher A
[email protected]I've made these pears several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for a dinner party or special occasion.
Morain
[email protected]These pears are a great way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert. I've used them to top cakes, pies, and even ice cream. They always add a touch of sophistication.
Ziena Tetuwi
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and spicy in these pears. The peppercorns add a nice kick that really complements the sweetness of the pears and the syrup.
Pier Monte
[email protected]These preserved pears are a great gift idea. I made a batch and gave them to my friends and family, and they all loved them. They're a unique and delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.
Kenneth Ebuka
[email protected]I've never made preserved pears before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pears are so tender and flavorful, and the syrup is perfect for drizzling over ice cream or yogurt.
Tyrese Teirney
[email protected]These pears are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and elegant, and they're perfect for a special occasion.
Sadif hasan Sujon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed these preserved pears. They were so flavorful and unique. I'll definitely be making them again.
Fizza Khan
[email protected]These preserved pears are a great way to use up extra pears. I had a bunch of pears that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. They turned out so well, and I'm so glad I didn't let the pears go to waste.
Sk kamran Chowdhury
[email protected]I made a double batch of these pears because I knew they would be popular. I'm glad I did, because they disappeared quickly! Everyone loved them.
Op Bro
[email protected]I didn't have any star anise on hand, so I used a mixture of ground cinnamon and cloves instead. It worked out great! The pears still had a lovely warm spice flavor.
Hawk600
[email protected]I used Bartlett pears for this recipe, and they turned out perfectly. They held their shape well and didn't get too mushy. I'm sure other varieties of pears would work well too, but I haven't tried them yet.
Sandi Daynes
[email protected]These preserved pears are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a few days in advance, and they were even better after they had a chance to sit. The flavors really had time to meld together, and the pears were incredibly tender.
Avijit Das
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of pepper and pears, but I was pleasantly surprised! The spiciness of the peppercorns was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the pears and the syrup. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mduduzi Khumalo
[email protected]I've made these pears twice now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and the results are so impressive. The pears are beautifully plump and juicy, and the syrup is thick and flavorful. I love serving them with ice cream or yogurt.
Igiraneza Nairotte
[email protected]These preserved pears were a delightful treat! The pepper, star anise, and vanilla syrup imparted a unique and flavorful taste that was both sweet and savory. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, and they were the