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Preserves·Easy

Spiced Pear & Ginger Preserve

This preserve sits somewhere between jam and relish—bright with ginger, soft with pear, and ready for cheese boards or morning toast.
Spiced Pear & Ginger Preserve
Prep
25 Mins
Cook
45 Mins
Serves
Makes 2 jars
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • firm pears, peeled and diced1 kg
  • fresh ginger, grated40 g
  • raw sugar200 g
  • cider vinegar80 ml
  • cinnamon stick1
  • ground cardamom½ tsp
  • salt1 pinch

Method

  1. 01

    Combine

    Add pears, ginger, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt to a wide pot.

  2. 02

    Simmer

    Cook gently, stirring often, until the fruit softens and the syrup thickens enough to coat a spoon.

  3. 03

    Jar

    Remove the cinnamon stick, ladle into clean jars, and cool completely before sealing.

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