Pear Honey

So full of flavor from a cool weather favorite, this spread is silky smooth much like nature’s honey but with sweet pears peaking through. Accented with pineapple plus fresh lemon and ginger to brighten the tones, it’s a beautiful addition to your collection.

Cook Time 1 30

Course Preserves and Condiments

Servings 3 -1/2 cups

Equipment

Large kettle or stockpot
Immersion blender

Ingredients

2 pounds of ripe Bosc pears, peeled, cored and chopped, about 4 cups
1 small can crushed pineapple, 8 ounces, drained, about ½ cup
Zest of 1 small lemon, about ½ teaspoon
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups sugar
¼ cup crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger

Instructions

Combine the pears along with the crushed pineapple, lemon zest, lemon juice and sugar in a large kettle or stockpot.
Stir to blend together and cook over medium-low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Using an immersion blender purée the pears until fairly smooth.
Add the candied ginger and the fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat back to medium-low and continue cooking until the pear honey has thickened, about 1 hour. Stir frequently. If you use candied ginger the pear honey might be more amber in color.
You can process the pear honey in canning jars placed in a water bath or keep refrigerated.

Notes

If you prefer the original, simply leave out the candied and fresh ginger.