Spiced Lemon-Pear Marmalade Recipe

Name: Spiced Lemon-Pear Marmalade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large firm pears, peeled, cored, and grated (about 2 quarts grated); 3 medium thin-skinned lemons; 1 piece ginger, 4 x 1 inch, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon chunk cinnamon; 6 whole allspice; 3 cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 8 whole black peppercorns; 5 cups sugar

Servings: persons

1
Place spices in a tea ball or tie up in a cheesecloth bag.
2
Process ginger and water in blender until pureed. Strain well through a fine sieve, pressing down to get as much liquid as possible. Discard the ginger and reserve the liquid.
3
Take two of the lemons and quarter lengthwise. Slice the white pith off the core of each piece and remove the seeds. Slice each piece crosswise as thinly as possible, preferably with a mandoline.
4
Grate the zest from the remaining lemon and squeeze the juice from it.
5
Place all ingredients in a large non-reactive pan and bring up to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer until lemon peel is translucent, about 1 hour.
7
Remove spice bag and discard spices.
8
Pack marmalade into hot sterilized jelly jars.

1076

kcal

Calories

276

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large firm pears, peeled, cored, and grated (about 2 quarts grated), 3 medium thin-skinned lemons, 1 piece ginger, 4 x 1 inch, peeled and diced, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lemon-Pear Marmalade falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced Lemon-Pear Marmalade

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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