When I decided to can pears last weekend, I was slightly dismayed to find that all the recipes called for peeling (not an easy task with a slippery, slimy pear) and then batch-cooking the fruit in heavy sugar syrups. Blah. This was not fitting with my lazy highly-efficient style of c...
How to store pears In case you missed it above (or scrolled down here right away, missing some real zingers in the process), you can check if a pear is ripe by applying gentle pressure at the stem end. If it gives slightly, the pear is ripe. Ripe pears can be stored in the frid...
The goal is to have the sugar dissolve and form a light syrup. The usual sugar volume is one-half cup per quart of pears, but you can vary this based on your own flavor preference. Pack sugared pears into freezer bags or containers. Leave one-half inch of headspace in containers. Use...
Shelled peas will keep for one week in the refrigerator. Shelled peas not used immediately should be cooled as quickly as possible to 32ºF (0°C) to prevent the conversion of sugars to starch. Dried peas can be stored in a cool, dry place for 10 to 12 months. Refrigerate peas in ...
Fruit- Either dried, canned, or fresh, these often make nice additions to salads Craisins- sweet, sour, and chewy. Raisins- sweet and chewy. Apples- crunchy, sweet, possibly sour. Pears- sweet, either smooth/creamy and soft, or crunchy. ...
Brown sugar syrup — to sweeten the pearls How long can it keep The cooked pearls should be used within hours. If you want to use it next time, freeze them after the shaping. Other Flavored Boba Pears Some of the recipes may call for food coloring for example black food coloring to...
Equal parts chopped pears and blueberries Equal parts chopped fresh pineapple and papaya Adding homemade apple pectin to fruits which are low in natural pectin will not affect the flavor of the original fruit and will help bring the fruit mixture to a “soft-set” without excessive cooking. ...
Sugar alcohols are often used in sugar-free candy and diet drinks, Some are also found naturally in food like berries, peaches, apples, apricots, pears, plums, cherries, and prunes.2 To fix the problem, limit your intake of artificial sweeteners and avoid overeating fruits or fruit juices ...
There are a lot of different wines out there to taste, and keeping them straight in your head can be difficult. In the next few sections we will explain the different varieties of wine in terms of taste and where in the world the grapes are grown. We'll begin on the next page with ...
Pro Tip: To prevent browning in fruits like apples and pears, toss them in a little lemon juice after chopping. The citric acid acts as a natural preservative, keeping your fruit looking fresh and vibrant for longer. The Grand Finale: Assembling Your Masterpiece Now co...