Fragrant and juicy pears are loved by everyone, without exception. But unlike apples, they are poorly stored. To preserve this sweet fruit, it is best to make a harvest for the winter. A step-by-step recipe with a photo of pear puree for the winter without sugar. Video recipe.
A lot of home preservation is made from pears: compotes, preserves, jam and so on. Canned fruits are good as an independent dessert, for filling in pies, buns, etc. In addition, aromatic mashed potatoes can be made from ripe, sweet pears. When serving, a homemade delicacy will complement thin pancakes and pancakes, porous biscuit, cheese cakes and curd dumplings, suitable for muesli, granola, oatmeal, diversifies ice cream, soufflé and pudding. Mashed potatoes are used for baking pies and pies. It is an ideal fruit for the first feeding of babies. The preparation is good for breakfasts, children's afternoon snacks and just a sweet snack-tea party. Pears are hypoallergenic and do not cause bloating in children. They improve digestion and help in the treatment of kidney stones. Homemade pears without sugar are tasty, low in calories and nutritious. Fruits support the immune system, strengthen the heart and blood vessels.
Pear pulp contains sugars, carotene, B vitamins, fiber, pectin, tannins, carotenoids, sorbitol, as well as ascorbic, citric, malic and folic acids. The fruits are rich in sucrose, fructose and glucose. All these beneficial properties make pears suitable for medicinal, dietary and healthy nutrition. Sugar-free canned pears are indispensable for those who monitor their weight and blood sugar levels. They are often advised as a dessert for diabetics.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 52 kcal.
- Servings - 2 cans of 400 g
- Cooking time - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Pears - 1 kg
- Drinking water - 50 ml
- Citric acid - 0.25 tsp
Step-by-step preparation of mashed pears for the winter without sugar, a recipe with a photo:
1. For harvesting, select sweet, ripe and juicy fruits that have retained their texture and shape. Pears should be of the same firmness, unripe, with firm flesh, without flaws or bruises. Wash the selected fruits, dry with a paper towel, cut in half and remove the core. Remove the seed box, cut into slices and place in the cooking pot. If you want to preserve the color of the pears, sprinkle the cut fruits with lemon juice. pears darken quickly.
2. Pour in drinking water and place the pot on the stove. Boil, reduce the temperature to the lowest setting and cook under the lid for half an hour.
3. Remove the pan from heat and grind the pears with a blender until smooth.
4. Add citric acid, stir and return pot to stove. Boil for another 1-2 minutes. Acid is a natural preservative for pears. Without it, the fruits will quickly deteriorate and bacteria will multiply in them.
5. Arrange the pear puree in sterilized jars, filling them to the very neck. If you are preparing pear puree for babies, then use small containers. This will avoid storing an open can, and the contents of a small container will be guaranteed to be eaten.
6. Cover the jars with lids and place them in a pot of water.
7. Sterilize the workpiece for 15 minutes. Then roll up the container with lids, turn it over, wrap it up with a warm blanket and leave to cool completely. Slow cooling will preserve the workpiece for a long time. Store jars of pear puree for the winter without sugar in a cool, dark place.
See also a video recipe on how to make pear puree for babies.
