Pickled pears go particularly well with the ham served on Boxing Day. This recipe should be made well in advance of Christmas as they need time for the pears to take on the flavours of the pickling liquid. I would suggest making them on Stir Up Sunday along with the pudding, Christmas cake and mincemeat.
Equipment
Weighing scales
Measuring jug
Large saucepan
Slotted spoon
1 litre preserving jar with a glass or plastic lid (vinegar corrodes metal)
Preparation method
Preheat the oven to 100C/200F/gas ½.
Start off by putting all the ingredients except the pears in a large saucepan and place it on a low heat, allowing it to come slowly to the boil.
Give everything a whisk round from time to time to dissolve the sugar.
Peel the pears taking off as little flesh as possible. Leave the stalks and bottom floret intact.
Add the pears to the saucepan and bring to gentle simmer.
Cook for about 20 minutes or until the pears are tender.
Wash the preserving jar in warm, soapy water. Rinse and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Use the slotted spoon to place the pears and lemon slices in the jar.
Boil the vinegar and sugar liquid rapidly for about 5 minutes until syrupy.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before pouring it over the pears making sure the spices are also included.
Allow to cool to room temperature before covering and sealing the jar. Wipe the outside of the jar, label it and place in a cool dark place until needed. The pears will keep for at least 6 months.
A serving is half a pear.
Victorian
Serves:
16
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1kgConference pears (the hardest and smallest you can find)
350glight muscovado sugar
275mlwhite wine vinegar
275mlcider vinegar
7.5cmcinnamon stick, broken into 3 pieces
½lemon, cut into thin slices
½tspwhole cloves
1tspjuniper berries
1dsp mixed pepper berries
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pickled pears
Serving Size
119 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
80
Percent of Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Sodium
6.7
mg
0
%
Potassium
117
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
1.9
g
8
%
Sugar
27
g
30
%
Protein
0.3
g
1
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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