Pear puree for winter

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   Prepare the products according to the list for making mashed pears. The weight is indicated already peeled from the peduncle and seeds of the fruit. Pears can be used of any variety, preference should be given to fully ripe fruits. Depending on the sweetness of the pears, the amount of sugar can be safely adjusted. Citric acid for preservation.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash the pears, remove excess moisture. Cut the fruit into two parts, remove the stalk and the inner part with the seeds. Cut the pears into medium-sized pieces and put them in a saucepan.

3. Step 3:

   

   Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover the saucepan with a lid and put on fire. After the water boils, reduce the heat and simmer the pears for 10 to 30 minutes until soft. The time will depend on the selected variety of pears.

5. Step 4:

   

   After the pears are ready, add sugar to them and grind the soft pears into a homogeneous mass. To do this, it is convenient to use a conventional or immersion blender.

6. Step 5:

   

   Add citric acid to the finished pear puree, mix, put on fire and bring to a boil. Boil the mashed pears for another 3-4 minutes.

7. Step 6:

   

   Mashed pears are ready for winter. To preserve the result, you need to put the puree in sterile jars, close with clean lids. Turn the jar over, wrap it with something warm and leave it to cool. Then remove the jar for storage in a cool place.