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Cranberry Pear Conserve with Ginger
A sweet autumn preserve with a zing of ginger, perfect for pairing with a cheese plate.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 half pints
Calories: 559 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Ingredients
- 6 cups ripe pears Bartlett or Anjou work best, washed
- 1 whole orange scrubbed
- 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 lemon
- 1 inch cube fresh ginger
Instructions
- Core pears and roughly chop. Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the orange into thin slices, then chop the orange very finely.
- In a large nonreactive pot, combine the chopped pears, cranberries, minced orange, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, zest and juice the lemon, and finely grate the ginger. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated ginger to the pot of pears and stir to combine.
- Increase heat and bring to a slow boil. Cook until the blush-colored syrup turns translucent and the fruit is very soft, about 30-40 minutes.
- Remove from heat and ladle into sterilized jars. Cover with lids and either process in a hot water canning bath for 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to one month.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
146g
(49%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
128g
(256%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
45.5mg
(51%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4half pints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 146g | 49% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 128g | 256% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 45.5mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.