canning fruit (pear) juice???

16 years ago

BOATLOAD of pears pulled off the trees, not sure what to do with 'em all, tried pear butter last year - too sweet for me.

pear chutney,doesn't sound too yummy

Pickled pears, ah gross

Pear chips, ah no.

I was wondering if I could BWB some juice, I'd probably have to add tons of sugar - it'd probably be more a pressure can thing. huh?

maybe just canning or freezing pear halves, but I don't understand how to treat to avoid darkening, nor am I into making a syrup base.

any pear ideas for freezing, boiling, drying is appreciated.

no butters/jams/chutneys TIA

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ksrogers
16 years ago
Pear butter too sweet?? I wonder if you add less sugar if it will improve the taste? It does seem to make sense.. Dipping in ascorbic acid, pear halves, then drying will give you some tasty treats too. A syrup base consists of sugar and water. Give them away, add to your compost pile..
dgkritch
16 years ago
Dip in ascorbic acid (can be crushed vitamin C tablets...about 6-8 per gallon of water).
BWB can in plain water.

"Season" with cinnamon, allspice, clove, red hot candies, etc. if any of those appeal to you.

Dry them for tasty snacks. Brush with a little diluted honey if desired. These need to be dipped to prevent darkening too.

HereÂs a site to check out.

Deanna

Here is a link that might be useful: NCHFP site
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You only need a boiling water bath for pear juice.
I think the pears in red hot cinnamon candies are great ! So pretty, too.
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