Makes 2-4 jars (depending on size)
Ingredients
- 24 small Seckel pears
- juice of 1 lemon, divided
- 1 bottle white wine
- 1 cup sugar
Special Equipment
- 2 (24 oz) or 4 (16 oz) clean canning jars with new lids
- large pot for boiling jars
- tongs
- ribbons or homemade labels (optional)
How-to
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In a large bowl filled with water, add the juice of ½ a lemon. Peel pears with vegetable peeler, but leave stems for presentation and place in water to keep from browning
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In a large pot, add wine, sugar and the juice of ½ a lemon
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Bring the pot to a boil and allow to boil for 5 minutes to dissolve sugars. Reduce to a simmer
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Add the pears to the wine mixture and cook at a slow simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes or until they are tender when pierced by a sharp knife. The cook time will vary based on the ripeness of the pears
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil for the canning process (the water can take 10-15 minutes to come to a boil)
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Remove the pears from the liquid and gently place them into 2-4 clean canning jars (depending on size of jars and size of the pears), making sure the stems are right-side-up
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Cook the remaining liquid over high heat and boil until it reduces by half
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Pour or ladle enough wine mixture into the jars to cover the pears. Wipe the rims of the jars and screw on clean, new lids
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Place into the pot of boiling water, making sure the jars are completely submerged. Boil for 10 minutes
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Remove jars from water with tongs (canning tongs work best) and allow to cool completely. The jars will last at room temperature (until opened) for up to a year. Refrigerate after opening
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Make labels and tie ribbons around the jars to give as gifts. Serve with caramel or chocolate sauce or simply serve with a little of the wine liquid and a sprig of mint
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