Pearhoney Recipes

Steps:

• Place chopped pears into a large pot, and pour pineapple juice over them to prevent them from browning. Stir in sugar, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. When the pears are at a full boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the mixture is the color and texture of honey. The longer you cook it, the thicker it gets. Cooking time is usually 2 to 3 hours.
• Ladle into hot sterile jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth, and seal jars with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, or the amount of time recommended by your local extension for your area.

Steps:

• In a 6 quart stainless steel kettle combine all ingredients.
• Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Simmer 40 minutes.
• Spoon into sterile jars, leaving a 1/2 inch head space.
• Wipe jar rims, adjust lids.
• Process in boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Makes 7 half pints.

Steps:

• Place pears in a food processor; process until finely chopped. In a Dutch oven, combine pears and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pineapple; cook and stir 5 minutes longer., Remove from heat. Ladle hot liquid into 6 hot half-pint jars; wipe rims. Seal and allow to cool. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook until pears are tender and mixture thickens, approximately 30 minutes. Transfer to sterilized jars and seal while still hot*. (See Disclaimer)

Steps:

• Run the pears through a food chopper using fine blades.
• Combine all ingredients.
• Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and clear.
• Pack in hot jars and seal.
• Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine milk and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Add oats and cinnamon; simmer, stirring occasionally, until oats are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Place oatmeal in a bowl, top with pear chunks and honey, and serve with more milk, if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375*. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush pears with a little oil and place on baking sheet cut side down and bake 20 minutes.
• Pears should be brown at the bottom and easily pierced. Turn over and drizzle the core with 1/2 tsp honey. Bake an additional 5 minutes.
• Pears can be made the same day but do not refrigerate.
• To make vinaigrette, in small bowl combine vinegar and shallot;whisk in the oil and add salt and pepper.
• Place salad green in a medium bowl and toss with vinaigrette. Mix well. Divide in serving plates;
• Top each serving with a pear half and top with blue cheese and nuts.

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium.
• Stir in the diced pears, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cranberries and honey, and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until the cranberry skins pop.
• Remove from heat, and stir in the grated lemon rind and lemon juice. Cover and chill thoroughly.