Pear Compote

Ingredients

• Pears 1½ kg
• Sugar 20 oz
• Clove 2 pieces
• Meyer Lemon Juice 0 fl oz
• Water 0 qt

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients. Sterilize the jars and lids over steam for 15–20 minutes.

Step 2

Wash the pears and peel them.

Step 3

Cut in half and remove the core.

Step 4

Arrange the pears in a sterile jar, trying to place them as closely together as possible.

Step 5

Bring water to a boil and pour it into the jar to the top.

Step 6

Let it sit for 10 minutes, then pour the water into a pot.

Step 7

Bring the water to a boil again, add sugar, cloves, and pour in the lemon juice. Boil for 2 minutes over high heat.

Step 8

Pour the pears in the jar with boiling syrup.

Step 9

Seal the jar, turn it upside down, wrap it in a blanket, and let it cool completely.

Step 10

Turn over and store.