How to Cook Pear Nectar

Pear nectar is a juice that comes from fresh pears. Because of the innate sweetness in fresh pears, pear nectar is typically very sweet and thick. Cooks can usually find pear nectar in bottles in a grocery store. Homemade pear nectar is not difficult to make, however, and the finished results will be far superior to the pear nectar you might purchase ready-made. With only a few simple ingredients and a short amount of time, you can cook delicious homemade pear nectar in your own kitchen. This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of pear nectar.

Things You'll Need

• 4 cups peeled, cored and sliced pears
• 24 oz. water
• Granulated sugar
• 1 fresh lemon
• Food processor
• 2-quart saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Colander
• Fine strainer
• Spatula
• 2 medium bowls
• 1-qt. glass measuring cup
• 8-oz. glass jar

Instructions

1. Place the prepared pears and water into the food processor. Process the pears and water until they are fully combined and mashed.

2. Pour the pears and water into the saucepan and set the heat to medium.

3. Cook the pears and water until they are simmering and bubbling slightly. Stir the pears constantly while they simmer for ten minutes. Remove them from the heat.

4. Pour the pears through the colander and catch the liquid in a bowl underneath to strain out the pulp. Next, pour the strained liquid through the fine strainer, catching the liquid in a bowl. Remove as much juice from the pear pulp as possible by pressing on it with a spatula. Discard or set aside the pear pulp for another use.

5. Measure the pear liquid you strained; it should be approximately 1 cup of pear juice. Add ¾ cup of sugar and the juice from half a fresh lemon to each cup of pear nectar.

6. Place all of the ingredients back into the saucepan and set the burner to medium again. Simmer the pear nectar, stirring constantly, for five minutes.

7. Remove the pear nectar from the heat and pour it into the 8-oz jar. Leave ½ inch of free space at the top of the jar. Cover the jar and allow it to cool.

8. Place the jar in the refrigerator and use within one month.

References

• Spark Recipes: Homemade Pear Nectar