Canning Pears Made Simple! (Bonus: Easiest Way To Peel Pears)

There are a few rules that you need to know before canning pears and we cover them in this video including the easiest way to peel pears. Help support our family and channel! Shop Amazon through this link: www.amazon.com...
We use 1/2 cup of sugar per 3 cups of water. 1 tbls of lemon juice per quart jar.
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[@roseslacenlaughter7513]

I blanche the Barlett pears, then rub the pears like you would a bar of soap under cold running water. A colander is in the sink to catch the skins that easily come off. It is really fast.

[@roseslacenlaughter7513]

The pears are ripe and I feed the skins and cores to the chickens or horses.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is a great method for sure.

[@j8k3rzjackson57]

Good video, only thing i do that the old timers taught me, we had a stick of some sort that we would put down in the middle and sides after filling the jar with liquid to make sure no air was trapped under a pear or whatever we are canning . Happy canning !

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

The processing time for water bath canning depends on the altitude you live in. Please, check your canning book. Thanks.

[@rinab4405]

Thank you for the video! I was wondering about the sugar to water ratio and I really appreciate your tip on the microwave!!! This will be our first successful harvest if we can get them to the end of this month, sometimes we pay a high wildlife tax.👍 Thank you again.

[@jozeedz9549]

TY…first time around we peeled our pears. Blanching will definitely make this second round faster & easier. Great idea to use melon baller.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad the vid was helpful.

[@lizzyl5112]

Thank you for sharing this! I love that your DIY Videos are simple, clear to understand,. and help us see each step by step. l have 2 big pear trees, and I'm going to try it out! Those canned pears look awesome!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Thank you for the compliment.

[@Judten1]

@@CountryLivingExperience just found you!! Amazing!!! Is it True??? Microwave those clean jars will sterilize them?

[@rebeccarohre6664]

❤Great video! Love the idea of sterilizing jars in the microwave. Also appreciate the clear steps to blanching pears

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@faeryglamer]

Lol my sis just brought me 20lbs of pears for pear butter and, having just done a similar weight of cherries, was desperate for a shortcut. How funny that a video posted 4 years ago remains so helpful!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome. Glad it was helpful.

[@MrSchoeplein]

Thank you for your show it helped me a lot!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome!

[@OvGraphics]

What can I say CL? A young guy canning? Really didn't know what to expect....and look at you. You just taught an old dog new tricks. You did! What a GREAT job! You prolly didn''t know it but we have this pear tree that never fails. (Knock on wood.) Delivers a dozen to 15 buckets of pears each year. We have been selling them to get rid of them. This year, things being what they are I thought to brush up on pear canning. One impediment was peeling the darn things. I guess we're slow. Only caught up to blanching tomatoes a couple or three years ago. And now look...pears too. Why didn't I think of that? That is the key here, really. Well done! And you provided some other tips to really home in on the perfect jar. You ARE the man. Liked and subscribed! Your bestest fan in Alabam, Norm

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome Norm. Thank you, I appreciate it. Glad we could help.

[@deborah820]

Here I am two years after this video was made and I’m fixing to give it a go your way♥️ thank you!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome. I hope our video helps.

[@Sparklfoot]

Very helpful, thank you, I’ve more pear trees than I know what to do with.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

What a blessing to have so many pear trees. We hope you are able to can a lot of them.

[@noraplowshay8784]

Gotta Pierro. I have beautiful honey sweet pears but the peels a re a bit bitter. Can that be remedied? Is it something I'm doing wrong?

[@happyamerican3235]

If you have more pears than you can deal with find an apple cider producer. Some will blend the pears with the apples and make the cider sweater.

[@lizzyl5112]

Warm canned pears with vanilla ice cream and cinnamon and honey! Yes Please!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Absolutely!

[@Lisaairbnb]

Your a great teacher!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I appreciate that!

[@sherylintheraw]

I love the tip to remove the skins!💪

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Great tip on over cooking the pears. Appreciate your help to learn how to do these. Will get some pears tomorrow hopefully. Jesus bless.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. God bless you too.

[@lisahind8858]

Thanks . This is the 3rd time I have done this and I am getting better at doing it. I tried a sample of them and they were delicious. I used the light syrup and that was enough for me. Now, I have pears all Winter long and I can give some to family and friends too.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome. Glad they turned out good.

[@doriscobb8740]

😊 great news I have 2 pear trees

[@cindzz47]

Oh man thank you so much for this video. Been on the fence bc all the pump and oil stuff was kinda scary😂 I’ll be subscribing for more on how to use this.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome.

[@michelleleary7802]

Thanks for sharing I have a bunch of pears and this is very helpful...peace and blissing to you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@ArmindaHeart]

I love these types of how-to videos. So very helpful and you’re a very good teacher. The clock has me laughing though 😜

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you, I appreciate it. (I try to bring a little humor to each vid ;-)

[@danas8131]

Will be doing this when I make 🍐 preserves.

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

My Mom used to can pears when I was a Kid. But it seems like I remember she added a small amount of cinnamon to the sugar water as well.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. You can add spice if you like.

[@Chris-ib5ht]

If you shave the skins off instead you can use them to make vinegar. Make sure they're cleaned then put them in a jar and poor in just enough water to cover them and add some sugar. Cover it with a cloth or coffee filter (try to stir once a day) and after a couple of weeks you'll have pear vinegar. Minimum work and you save scraps for another product you can both eat and clean with

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. I hadn't thought about that. Thanks for the heads up.

[@berr644]

I love using sweet pear vinegar. Never thought it would be that easy to make.

[@CheezNrice4u]

Ooh, can I use it wash fresh eggs? 😮

[@Chris-ib5ht]

@B. Tangeman It's the same as Apple cider vinegar so you can use them interchangeably

[@aprilcarr8079]

I heard once I’ve reach processing time and I turn off my stove element I should wait an additional 5minutes to insure processing has completed and sealed is that true and thanks great video I went step by step and it was my first time doing pears let alone only my fourth time doing it all together complete so this was my fourth preserve thanks you made it very easy and followable Thankyou 😊

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad our video was helpful. I have never waited an extra 5 minutes but I am sure it would not hurt.

[@anneharriman7662]

The extra five minutes is for the jars to adjust to the outside temperature to avoid siphoning.

[@dixsigns1717]

I said I would subscribe to the first person who scalded their pears instead of peeling them... I am subscribed, with the notification bell on!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel

[@ceepark114]

I've never heard of sterilizing your jars in the microwave, where did you learn that? I've got many pears this year but they are pretty small and really don't want to peel each pear, I may try your technique.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I actually saw someone doing that on a video I watched years ago.

[@kosahor]

I do it all the time and it works great ;)

[@BeckyFlynn3]

💖from Wisconsin

[@missdebrami6862]

Dont use fresh lemon juice in canning because the acidity is different w each lemon . Use the bottled kind is consistent for acidity. Not nessisary for peats but when you have to can things that need lemon juice for preserving things in jar.

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

That was brilliant thank you!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

I will have to try this. In the past I used a potato peeler

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. Hope it helps.

[@lyndabelknap8367]

I can a lot of peaches but have not tried pears. Will have to try this, thanks Eric.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Nice to hear from you Lynda. Hope you get to try some soon.

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

Great information

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. Glad it was helpful.

[@tinabattaglia-winspear7008]

When canning you always remove the air bubbles before placing the lid on!!!

[@nikkilyne36]

Yup always have to de bubble everything before the lid goes on.dont want air bubbles in the jars

[@ilive4anime.]

What bubbles?!?!? I am a noob and am trying to keep my pears from gowing to waste

[@YT4Me57]

@@ilive4anime. check out Homestead Heart. She teaches all the steps of safe canning. You have to make sure there are no air pockets in the jar before you place it in the canner.

[@bridges5659]

Thank you for your informative video. 👍👍👍👍

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@LaTrompetadeDios7]

Thanks Eric for the information. Question how do you prepared the sugar water?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. We just use 1/2 cup of sugar per 3 cups of water. Some recipes call for more but we don't like them that sweet.

[@annebowers3338]

if you use a round tomato huller rather than the melon baller, you can get the core out and the pointy sharp edge of the tomato huller can cut out the blossom end and areas of bruising etc..no need to change tools..one does it all

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Interesting. I have never heard of a tomato huller. I will have to check that out.

[@carolburnett8372]

Excellent video and it looks easy.......boy, I bet you wished you had said the amount of sugar in the water at the filming, lol lol, I see where many had that same question.............

[@lylekoss4534]

Very helpful !

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Awesome

[@mariareagan2412]

Thank you 🙏

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome 😊

[@vfxsquad511]

thanx again..this is amazing...i wanna see more

[@lisahind8858]

Thanks for this. I really don't feel like peeling lots of pears. Blanching is so much easier.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. It is so much easier for sure.

[@tracycruzen6253]

Good job!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shaunnewbedford736]

Does anybody know this mixture for the sugar water ratio to can the pears ima new canner and want a light syrup. Ty

[@tamatopine1884]

Thank you mate

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome!

[@afroh76]

great video. what is the sugar water mixture you used. how much sugar and how much water. im looking to can about 15 lbs of Bartlett pears. I just did spiced apple sauce and Indian curry apple chutney yesterday fir the first time using the water bath method and turned out good. I've canned before but usually salmon or partially smoked elk meat and use a pressure canner.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

1/2 cup of sugar per 3 cups water. Have fun canning!

[@elizabethcreated9263]

This is the easiest canning video I’ve seen I might actually do this one the others are way too complicated looking, Also did you add sugar when you dropped the water in there? I came here because i can get pears that are not ripe yet. Will unripe pears be good this way? Ty.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. I use a half cup of sugar to two cups of water. Heat the water to dissolve and use as needed. As for unripe pears, I am not sure how they will taste when canned. Essentially they are cooked in the water bath canner. I would just wait until they ripen a bit. That should only take a few days.

[@user-ww7zg1eq2i]

#replay 052024 date viewing. At canning stage would vacuum sealing then pressure canning be an option or just vacuum sealing?

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

Thank you. Subscribed

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. Glad to have you here.

[@karenhutton3878]

Have a question about canning on flat top stove I've always been told you can't I see you are

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It can be done for water bath canning with no problem. If you are pressure canning, you just need the correct type of pressure canner. They make different ones for different types of stoves.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

Yummy looks sooo good

[@CountryLivingExperience]

We can't wait to open a jar this winter.

[@kimberlypetty450]

what is ratio of lemon water?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It does not really matter too much. The lemon is just to prevent oxidization of the pears. Say 2 tbls to 3 quarts of water.

[@tracisayhiyeah5959]

I watched and am trying to do it, right now... my water will be coming to a boil, and I have the bowl of ice and a pot with sugar water heating... but I don't know about the jar bath if I'm going to do that, or not.... but probabl,. if I have a deep enough pot.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Great! Have fun.

[@GuidryLandCattle]

@@CountryLivingExperience u

[@darisanshanger1616]

I need to help you upgrade that hat. so.. you live in Texas.. but sport that Michigan State hat? I Love pears!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I am a proud Spartan graduate! I also love Texas. If I was born here I probably would have gone to A&M.

[@darisanshanger1616]

@@CountryLivingExperience Awesome:-) I figured as much.. I have been catching up in your videos.. and haven’t seen a different hat yet. I assume it gets washed here and there :-)

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I have a lot of hats....lol.

[@darisanshanger1616]

@@CountryLivingExperience lol not buying it .

[@sandystaten2454]

Can you can cornmeal? I know you can flour.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

No, the oil content is too high.

[@wendya9963]

What the sugar to water ratio when doing up the sugar liquid?

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

1/2 c sugar to3 C water (in description)

[@anniehope8651]

How much lemon juice do you add?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Just a tablespoon

[@victorialynough8863]

Does the sugar liquid need to be very hot?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Not really. Just warm enough to dissolve the sugar in a decent amount of time.

[@teq0230]

How do you make the sugar water mixture?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is written in the video description. 1/2 cup of sugar per 3 cups of water

[@11rochs]

GO GREEN!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Go White!

[@patriciaterranova1074]

I’m a little concerned about using the microwave to sterilize (4?) wet-down jars for only one minute. At what power do you process this sterilization? How did you come by this technique?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

The microwave is at full power. I have seen and read about this technique for quite a long time. I have never had an issue.

[@Donna-go4es]

Always de-bubble!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

😐

[@hollyphilo5950]

How much sugar in water for each jar

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Recipe in the description

[@6828Lu]

Sterilizing jars is unnecessary if you're processing for more than 10 minutes in a water bath.

[@lisahind8858]

What is the ratio of sugar to water for the sugar water?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

1/2 cup of sugar to 2 cups of water

[@earlinephillips8760]

Can I use fruit juice instead of sugar

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Absolutely

[@kimberlypetty450]

How many jars in microwave at a time for 1 minute.?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

As many as can fit.

[@alessandronarom6751]

Instead of all that why not just use a peeler?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Easier than a peeler in my opinion. Especially on very small fruit.

[@alessandronarom6751]

@@CountryLivingExperience ahh, maybe i shoukd make a video of me peeling. The fastest peeler id the west, ill put a peeler on each side of my holster 😂 Thanks for the info

[@alvabloomer832]

do you do greenpares do they have to be ripe

[@CountryLivingExperience]

I personally don't like green pears so I do not can them like that. It depends on your personal taste.

[@carolnies8668]

Is this method for ripe pears? Is there a way to remove skin from unripe pears?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Yes, ripe only. Not sure why you would can an unripe pear.

[@carolnies8668]

@@CountryLivingExperience Thank you.

[@brianmax8147]

What is your sugar to water ratio.that you pour into the jars of pears? Great video by the way ! opps i just read the answer in the comments .

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Glad you found the other comment. Let me know if you need anything else.

[@brianmax8147]

i will .Thanks

[@brianmax8147]

@@CountryLivingExperience now that i think about it , i have a load of blackberries on the 4 akers i live on .So have you done a video on blackberry jam ? I need the res.for making blackberry jam . Too bad my mother passed away in 2012 because she was a canning machine with 8 of us kids to feed .I never thought i would be canning food or i would have saved her canning supplys .And she had gobs of the stuff . So im starting from scratch . But i dont mind .I think it will be fun . Thanks for your help .That is really nice of you to help me out .Thanks again .🇺🇸✌

[@CountryLivingExperience]

@@brianmax8147 We have made both blackberry and raspberry jam. We did a video on the raspberry jam but it should be the same for blackberry. Link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGnaXpeVateFbpo

[@brianmax8147]

@@CountryLivingExperience OK Thank you very much.

[@linkay6]

How much sugar in your water?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is in the video description. 1/2 cup sugar per 3 cups water.

[@GreenFamily2007]

How do you make the sugar water?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

1/2 cup sugar and 2 cups of water

[@KitKat_Studio]

What’s the sugar to water ratio?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

We just use 1/2 cup of sugar per 3 cups of water. Some recipes call for more but we don't like them that sweet.

[@tracisayhiyeah5959]

I' m serializing the jars in the microwave and washing the caps with hydrogen peroxide.

[@marysmith4811]

I get the vacuum, but never hear a pop.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Interesting

[@carolburnett8372]

Recipe for your sugar water??---- oops found it.......1/2 c. to 3 cup water.......so 1/6 of it is sugar....sounds good.....

[@CountryLivingExperience]

It is actually 1/2 cup of sugar to 2 cups of water. Happy canning!

[@JoyfulinHope]

What happens if you boil them for over 30 minutes and why do you need to make sure the jars are not too full?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Leaving head space is important because the food and water expand when boiled. If they are too full, the food may be forced out or the lids won't seal. It also helps create the vacuum when the jar cools. If you boild over 30 minutes they will turn to mush.

[@JoyfulinHope]

@@CountryLivingExperience Thank you so much! I over boiled them because I misheard your instructions, 40 minutes, and I was scared the jars could explode because of too much pressure as I didn't leave lots of room for the expansion. I was already thinking I had to put some protection around the jars lol

[@CountryLivingExperience]

@@JoyfulinHope You're welcome. 40 min should be ok. Hope they all sealed properly.

[@toreckman8899]

I’d rather just eat ‘em

[@CountryLivingExperience]

What if you have too many to eat? You just going to let them rot?

[@toreckman8899]

@@CountryLivingExperience hypothetically I would share of course. There’s is a farmer down the road. We buy from him. PS - it was a joke. Lighten up.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

@@toreckman8899 I could not tell that was a joke...so.

[@toreckman8899]

@@CountryLivingExperience yikes.

[@hellynnwheels6819]

😧microwaving to sterilize!

[@happyamerican3235]

You can microwave dirt too 😎 great for seed starting soil.