Description
Quick Pickled Pears are a sweet, tangy, and aromatic treat that captures the warmth of fall in every bite. Perfect for salads, cheese boards, or as a flavorful side dish, these pears bring a beautiful balance of sweetness and spice in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe but firm pears, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 to 5 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Zest from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Sterilize a glass jar by washing it in hot water and letting it air dry.
- In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, and lemon zest.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- Remove from heat and let the brine cool for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange pear slices neatly in the sterilized jar.
- Pour the slightly cooled brine over the pears, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate.
- Once chilled, enjoy the pears as a snack, side, or garnish.
Notes
- Use firm pears like Bosc or Anjou to prevent mushiness.
- Flavor deepens after 24 hours, so prepare a day ahead for best taste.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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