How Do You Thicken Pear Preserves?
To thicken pear preserves, you can either add pectin or cook the pears with sugar and lemon juice until they reach a gel-like consistency. To use pectin, mix it with sugar and add it to the boiling fruit mixture. To cook the pears down, add lemon juice and sugar to the mixture and cook on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the desired thickness is achieved. Test the consistency by spooning some preserves onto a cold plate – if it holds its shape, it is ready to be canned.