Pear Honey
Pear Honey is a silky, amber preserve where ripe pears simmer with pineapple juice until they develop a delicate honey-like flavor and glossy finish. Sweet, fruity, and gently tangy, it shines on warm biscuits, toast, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Serve at brunch, with cheese boards, or spooned over yogurt for a nostalgic, jammy treat.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves64
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pear Honey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 15 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chopped pears in a large pot and pour the pineapple juice over them to keep them from browning.
- 2
Stir in the sugar and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often to prevent scorching.
- 3
Once the pears reach a full boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook until the mixture reaches the color and texture of honey.
- 4
The longer you cook it, the thicker it will become.
- 5
Cooking time is usually 2 to 3 hours.
- 6
Ladle the mixture into hot, sterile jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top.
- 7
Wipe the rims with a clean, damp cloth and seal the jars with lids and rings.
- 8
Process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, or for the time recommended by your local extension for your area.
- Calories 110.4 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 28.9 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.37 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 27.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 5.61 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Pear Honey is made with 3 ingredients and serves 64. It takes about 3 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Pineapple Juice, Sliced Pears, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 110.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pear Honey made of?
- The main ingredients are Pineapple Juice, Sliced Pears, Sugar. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pear Honey?
- About 3 hrs 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 110.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pear Honey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 3 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Pear Honey healthy?
- Pear Honey has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 110.4 calories and 0.02 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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