Honey Compote with Pears and Spices

Ingredients

• Water 5 qt
• Pears 0 lbs
• Honey 10 oz
• Star anise 2 pieces
• Cinnamon 1 piece
• Lemon 1 piece

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Cut the pears in half and remove the core.

Step 2

Slice the pears into thick wedges. Drizzle the pears with lemon juice and toss to combine.

Step 3

Combine 3 liters of lukewarm water with honey, add star anise and cinnamon, and bring to a boil while stirring to dissolve the honey.

Step 4

Place the pears in the syrup and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour boiling water over the jars and lids to warm them up. Divide the compote among the jars.

Step 6

Place a rack at the bottom of a large pot. Arrange the jars on the rack (they should not touch each other) and cover the jars with lids.

Step 7

Pour hot water in until it covers the jars up to their shoulders.

Step 8

Bring the water to a boil, then pasteurize 1-liter jars for 25 minutes, 700–800 ml jars for 20 minutes, and 400–500 ml jars for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Seal the jars.

Step 10

Flip it over and cover with a blanket. The compote will be ready in a day, but it can be stored for a long time.