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Lemon-Spiced Pears

Lemon-Spiced Pears (1.5 PTS recipe image
These lemon-spiced pears are a comforting and elegant dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe fruit. Bartlett or Bosc pears are gently simmered in a simple syrup infused with fresh lemon juice, peel, aromatic cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves. The result is tender, juicy pears with a beautiful golden hue and a complex flavor profile that balances sweet and tart notes. Perfect for special occasions or as a sophisticated end to a heavy meal, this dish requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. The spices infuse the syrup beautifully, creating a sauce that is just as delicious as the fruit itself.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24
Calories: 1228.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
These lemon-spiced pears are a comforting and elegant dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of ripe fruit. Bartlett or Bosc pears are gently simmered in a simple syrup infused with fresh lemon juice, peel, aromatic cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves. The result is tender, juicy pears with a beautiful golden hue and a complex flavor profile that balances sweet and tart notes. Perfect for special occasions or as a sophisticated end to a heavy meal, this dish requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. The spices infuse the syrup beautifully, creating a sauce that is just as delicious as the fruit itself.
Ingredients
  • 1 large Lemon
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 10 inches Stick cinnamon -- broken in 2" lengths
  • 2 teaspoons Whole cloves
  • 4 pounds Pears, Bartlett or Bosc (about 12)
  • Ascorbic acid color keeper
Directions
  1. 1
    Peel the lemon using a vegetable peeler, avoiding the white pith. Halve the lemon and squeeze to extract 1/4 cup of fresh juice.
  2. 2
    In a large Dutch oven or kettle, combine the water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
  3. 3
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to create a spiced syrup.
  4. 4
    Wash, peel, halve, and core the pears.
  5. 5
    Place the pear halves in a solution of ascorbic acid color keeper (prepared according to package instructions) to prevent browning while preparing the syrup.
  6. 6
    Drain the pears and add them to the simmering syrup.
  7. 7
    Cover the pot and simmer the pears gently for 5 minutes, or until just tender.
  8. 8
    Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cinnamon sticks and lemon peel from the syrup and discard.
  9. 9
    Pack the hot pears into hot, clean pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
  10. 10
    Ladle the hot spiced syrup over the pears, maintaining 1/2 inch headspace.
  11. 11
    Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic utensil, wipe the jar rims clean, and adjust the lids.
  12. 12
    Process the filled jars in a boiling-water canner for 20 minutes to seal.
  13. 13
    Remove jars from the canner and let them cool on racks overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1228.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.5g6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 30.7mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 361.7g121%
Dietary Fiber 146.9g588%
Sugars 140.3g
Protein 12.0g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lemon, pears, poached, spiced, cinnamon, cloves, dessert, fruit, simple syrup, bartlett, bosc, simmered, citrus, homemade, easy, vegetarian, gluten-free, healthy, preserves, canning
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