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Two glass jars filled with pears covered in red wine with whole spices, set on a wooden trivet with whole cloves, star anise and cinnamon sticks set alongside.

Mulled Pears

Mulled pears is a great way of preserving pears in alcohol. Fresh pears mulled in red wine and flavoured with a combination of whole spices including cinnamon, star anise and cloves. They are then sealed in jars and can be stored for up to 6 months.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting Time: 60 days
Total Time: 60 days 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 medium jars
Calories: 548kcal
Author: Lesley Garden

Equipment

  • 2-3 500 ml Kilner/Mason jar
  • 1 Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 600 g pears (roughly 5 medium sized pears, pared and cut in half)
  • 100 g sugar
  • 150 ml water
  • 350 ml red wine
  • 4 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves

Instructions

  • Place the sugar and the water together in a small saucepan and slowly bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the red wine and spices to the pan and set aside.
  • Prepare the pears, cutting them in half lengthwise, and placing them into a bowl of cold water to stop the fruit from oxidising and turning brown.
  • Once all the pears have been prepared, place them in pre-sterilised jars.
  • Pour over the wine mixture and ensure there are spices in each of the jars. Place a lid on each jar, covering the top but do not fasten or screw on.
  • Place the jars on a baking tray at least 5cm apart and place in a pre-heated oven at 160C/140CFan for 1 hour.
  • Remove the jars from the oven and immediately screw on the lids securely. Place on a heat proof surface and allow to cool completely. Once cooled further check the seals on the jars are tight.
  • Enjoy straight away, or set aside in a cool, dark place and store for up to 6 months.

Notes

  1. Don't core the pears leaving the core intact helps to keep the form of the fruit.
  2. Once prepared, place the pears into a bowl of cold water this will stop the pears from oxidising and turning brown.
  3. Given the bottom heavy shape of pears I find it best to place into the jars, alternating top to bottom. That way you will fit more pears into the jar.
  4. I recommend using clip top jars as the open tops to these jars make it really easy to load in the pears. I also find I can get more pears stored in these jars.
  5. Remember to remove the rubber seal when sterilising the jars and also poaching the pears. Place the rubber seal back on the jar when sealing the poached pears for storage.
  6. You can store mulled pears in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
  7. Once you open a jar store the pears in a refrigerator and use within 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Mulled Pears
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.03g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 576mg16%
Carbohydrates 103g34%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 80g89%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 105IU2%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Canape, Starter, Side
Cuisine : British
Keyword : mulled pears, poached pears, Preserve, preserved pears
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