Preparation time
25 minutes
Ready in
20 minutes
Makes
6 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 L) chopped peeled ripe Ontario Pears (6 to 8
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 pkg (57 g) pectin crystals
- 3-1/2 cups (875 mL) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
In Dutch oven, mix pears with lemon juice. Stir in pectin. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in maple syrup, and walnuts (if using). Ladle into sterilized jars to within 1/4-inch (5 mm) of rim; wipe rims. Apply prepared lids and rings; tighten rings just until fingertip tight. Process in boiling water canner for 5 minutes. Remove from water to towel. Let cool at room temperature until set (conserves have softer set than jams). Check seals; refrigerate any unsealed jars for up to 3 weeks.
Variations:
Stir in 2/3 cup (150 mL) raisins. Or omit walnuts and stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries or sour cherries.
Nutritional Information
2 tbsp/25 mL:
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Calories: 70
- Source of Fibre