Homemade Pear Preserves
Juicy pears, warm honey, and fresh rosemary come together in a perfectly sweet and lightly savory spread that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 firm pears diced small
- 1 small garlic clove finely minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary finely minced
- 1/2 tsp culinary lavender, ground optional
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally as the sugar dissolves and the pears release their juices.
- Continue cooking until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy and the pears are soft-- about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on your fruit and the stove temperature.
- Adjust sugar and seasoning to taste. Let cool completely, then transfer to jars or airtight containers.
- Store in the refrigerator or freeze until ready to use.
Notes
- Refrigerate: Store in airtight jars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
