On Mon, 24 Aug 2009, Tahi wrote

"mark" wrote in message
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The pear tree is heavily laden. Pears are rock solid at the moment but
too far off being ripe.

What can one do with pears apart from the instant use options, not really
jam making material are they?
Can they be frozen or do they go brown?

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mark

Of course you can make jam with them! Although just plain pear jam probably
would not be too popular, chopped and stewed and added to any other jam you
are making, they are fine. Some of the lumps will not disappear into mush
like apples but that only proves it is 'real home made jam made with real
fruit'.

I stew mine quartered or sliced and freeze in margarine tubs until I have
time for the jam-making.


Can you make jelly with them? Or even a solid pear 'cheese'? Pears are
delicious with proper cheese, and a nice set pear jelly, perhaps with
some thyme or rosemary in it.... well, I'd buy it!

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Kate B

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