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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.

- Prep
- 25 Mins
- Cook
- 45 Mins
- Serves
- Makes 2 jars
- Difficulty
- Easy
Method
- 01
Combine
Add pears, ginger, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt to a wide pot.
- 02
Simmer
Cook gently, stirring often, until the fruit softens and the syrup thickens enough to coat a spoon.
- 03
Jar
Remove the cinnamon stick, ladle into clean jars, and cool completely before sealing.



