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Fragrant pears in their own juice are a delicious dessert that will pleasantly surprise guests on winter holiday evenings. The taste of the fruit becomes more intense after canning. The beneficial microelements included in the product are partially preserved (up to 90%). The fruit contains various vitamins (most of all vitamin C). Of the microelements in the first positions: folic acid, iodine and potassium. Therefore, doctors recommend including a juicy product in the diet to maintain human health and performance.
Features of cooking pears in their own juice
Before cooking, the raw materials must be sorted and washed thoroughly. A spoiled product is not suitable for preservation. If the recipe requires it, the raw materials need to be cleaned. When the skin does not peel off well, the fruit can be left for 20 seconds. dip into boiling water.
Depending on which recipe is chosen, it is necessary to prepare jars with a volume of 0.5 l to 3 l. A smaller container is suitable for preparing sliced pears. If you make a seam from a whole product, then it is worth preparing containers with a volume of 2-3 liters.
Jars must be carefully inspected for cracks and broken glass. Only whole containers are suitable for preservation.Afterwards, you need to wash it under running water using baking soda. The container must be sterilized. This can be done by holding the container over steam or in the oven. The lids must be metal. They should also be washed and sterilized. Be sure to boil for a few minutes or pour over boiling water.
It is worth preparing a large saucepan in advance for sterilizing jars of pear in its own juice. You need to pay attention that its walls are higher than those of the cans. The pan needs to be washed. Place a clean cloth or kitchen towel on the bottom.
After the glass container is filled with the future dessert, it needs to be placed in a large saucepan. Pour warm water up to the shoulders of the glass container. Bring to a boil and wait for the specified time. For liter jars it is 15-20 minutes, for three-liter jars – 30-35 minutes.
Rules for choosing fruits
It is necessary to pay attention to the size of the pear. To prepare whole fruit, it is better to take medium-sized fruits, so that it is convenient to place them and remove them through the neck of the container. A small pear may become deformed during heat treatment, so it is not advisable to use it for such purposes. Large fruits can be used for preparation, where the fruit is cut into slices.
The fruit must be ripe and firm so that it does not turn into mush during heat treatment.
Recipes for pears in their own juice for the winter
There are 2 main ways to preserve fruit in its own juice. You can cook:
- whole pears;
- cut into pieces.
Whole fruits are also prepared according to several recipes:
- with peel;
- without peel.
Pieces of pears in their own juice for the winter
The dessert made from pieces of the product has a very rich sweet taste.
Each housewife makes preservation in her own way, depending on how the fruit will be used in the future. The pieces can range in size from small bars or cubes to quartered or halved pears.
Required ingredients:
- pears - the quantity depends on the volume of the selected container;
- granulated sugar - 2 tbsp. l.;
- citric acid - on the tip of a knife.
Ingredients are indicated per 1 liter container.
Recipe for preparing fruit, canned in its own juice, in pieces:
- Peel the pear. Cut out the core and seeds.
- Cut the fruit into slices or cubes of the desired size.
- Place the pear quite tightly in sterilized jars up to the hangers. Try not to break the pieces.
- Add sugar and citric acid.
- Cover with metal lids (do not tighten).
- Place to sterilize in the prepared pan.
- Wait for the juice to release. If it is not enough, then you should add a little boiling water.
- After sterilization, carefully remove the jars from the boiling water.
- Roll up immediately.
- Turn over and wrap with a warm blanket.
- After cooling completely, remove to a cool, dark place.
Using the same principle, you can cook whole pears in their own juice without peeling. They are usually placed in 3 liter containers. Sterilize for 30-35 minutes.
Whole pears in their own juice
Whole canned fruits retain more vitamins. The taste is also different from sliced pears. This dessert is served as an independent dish. By taking a bite from a whole pear, you can at least briefly remember warm summer days and warm up thanks to pleasant memories in winter.
Ingredients per 3 liter jar:
- pears - approximately 10 pcs. medium size;
- sugar – 1 tbsp;
- citric acid – 1 pinch;
- water – 1-1.5 l.
Recipe:
- Wash the pears thoroughly. Remove the tails.
- Place the fruit in a 3 liter jar.
- Combine water with sugar. Boil to obtain syrup.
- Pour the sweet liquid into the jar with the pears. Let stand for 10 minutes. to extract juice from fruits.
- Pour the aromatic syrup back into the pan where it was originally boiled.
- Add citric acid to the sweet liquid. Boil.
- Pour the syrup back into the container with the pears.
- Roll up quickly. Turn over and wrap.
How to use pears in their own juice
Whole pears can be served as an independent dessert. They always delight adults and children with their aroma and taste.
Housewives use pear in its own juice, cut into pieces, as a filling for pies and cheesecakes. The fruit tastes great with cinnamon. That's why they are often combined.
A pear, cut into slices in its own juice, can be used to make jelly and beautiful desserts. The fruit is served with soft cottage cheese and natural yogurt.
The juice from the jar will also not go unnoticed.You can drink it by diluting it with boiled chilled water to taste.
Terms and conditions of storage
It is advisable to store jars of pears in their own juice in a cool, dark place. A cellar is ideal. But, as practice shows, conservation works well in apartment conditions (in a pantry, on a balcony under a curtain or on shelves). The shelf life of this preservation is 3 years. But usually such a delicacy sells out in the first cold months.
An open jar must be placed in the refrigerator. Replace the metal lid with a clean nylon one. To prevent the pear from fermenting in its own juice, take it out of the jar with a ladle. Be sure to keep it dry and clean. Once opened, the jar can last a whole week in the refrigerator.
Conclusion
Pears in their own juice are a real godsend for a good housewife. This dish will pleasantly surprise even the most capricious guest. It is important to remember that a fragrant dessert is not only very tasty, but also very healthy.
