Pears ripe for canning, a simple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon are all you need for this recipe.

It’s a great way to add some variety to your pantry, while still keeping the end product useful.

These pears are great to have on hand for cobblers, pies, ice cream toppings, or simply eaten plain.

Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to water bath can these Pears in a Simple Cinnamon Syrup.

Let’s Dive In…

Pears in a Cinnamon Syrup (without candy) Recipe

Tools you need

Large Stockpot
Water bath Canner
Pint size mason jars, lids, bands (wide mouth works best)

Ingredients

Makes about 6 pint jars

4 pounds ripe Barlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into halves or quarters
3 cups sugar
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

Hot pack method

Set your water bath canner up according to its instructions. Place your jars in hot soapy water. Set aside.
Wash, peel, core, and cut your pears. You can soak them in fruit preserve or diluted lemon juice to prevent discoloration at this time, if you wish. Set aside.
In your large stock pot, mix sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg together. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once to a simmer, carefully place the pears into the syrup. Stir, and coat all the pears. Allow pears to simmer in the hot syrup for about 5 minutes so all the pieces become hot; stirring frequently so nothing sticks to the bottom.
Once all the pear slices are hot, take off the heat. Pull out warmed jars. Layer the pears, core side down into the jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace.
Then ladle the hot syrup over the pears, leaving a final 1/2-inch Headspace.
De-bubble well. Wipe rims, add lids and bands on.
Water bath can pint jars for 20 minutes. Quart jars will need 25 minutes.
Allow to cool for 12-24 hours on your countertop before checking seals. Wash jars before placing on the shelf. Enjoy!

That’s it!

The cinnamon really adds a comforting flavor to the pears without it being overbearing. They do taste the best when heated up in some way.

The syrup is on the heavy side, so I usually drain the syrup to the side and only add what is needed to the dish. However, please use this as you wish!

You can use leftover syrup in cocktail drinks, smoothies, or thicken it to use as a dessert topping.

Enjoy!

-Chelsea, The Cottage Vegetable

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