Pickled Pears

Simmer pears in a spiced vinegar syrup, reduce the liquid, and jar with rosemary for a festive condiment accompaniment.

Vegetarian Fruit Christmas Condiment Preserve

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

197.5

kcal / serving

3950 kcal total

Carbs

51g

per serving

1020.5 g total

Fat

0.2g

per serving

3 g total

Protein

0.4g

per serving

8.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

pears

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

500

Caster Sugar

CondimentsSauces

litre

White Wine Vinegar

Fruits

piece

Lemon

zest peeled off in large strips

piece

Conference Pears

peeled, stalks intact

Liquids

500

Water

NutsSeeds

piece

Star Anise

stick

Cinnamon Stick

broken into three pieces

tbsp

Allspice Berries

0.5

tsp

Cloves

tsp

Juniper Berries

sprig

Rosemary

fresh

Method

Boil the water, vinegar, sugar, and all spices and zest in a large non-reactive pan.

Add the pears and simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.

Remove the pears with a slotted spoon and set them aside.

Boil the liquid for 5 minutes until reduced and thickened.

Place pears into two 1.5 litre sterilised jars and pour over the liquid and spices.

Add a rosemary sprig to each jar and seal tightly.