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Grandma's Pear Preserves
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Grandma's Pear Preserves

8 ingredients 30 min + 15 min 6 - 8 ounce jars openrecipes
Grandma's Pear Preserves

"Grandma grew up in rural NC and always made these for the family. They are so good ... I hope you enjoy these as much as we have."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

179
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Fat
46g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 8 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pear 1 medium (178g) 101
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Water not in our table 0
Fruit not in our table 0
Pectin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced pears
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 8 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions

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By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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