Simple Pear Syrup

Carafe of golden syrup sitting on a black trivet on a table with pears visible to the side of it.

This easy pear syrup comes together in just 30 minutes with only 3 simple ingredients. It’s a versatile addition to many dishes, from pancakes to drinks, offering a mild, fruity sweetness that’s a perfect alternative to traditional syrups.

Course Condiments

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 46kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

2 bartlett pears
2 cups water
1/2 cup honey

Instructions

Prep pears: Slice the pears in half and remove the seeds and stem. Cut them into 1-inch chunks.
Simmer pears: Place the pear chunks in a small saucepan with the water. Bring to a gentle boil.
Cook pears: Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the pears are fully cooked and tender.
Cool the mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the pear mixture to come to room temperature.
Strain the liquid: Set a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and line it with a flour sack towel. Pour the pear mixture into the strainer and let the liquid drain.
Extract remaining liquid: Use a wooden spoon to gently press the mixture to encourage drainage. Lift the towel and squeeze gently to extract the remaining liquid.
Add honey: Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and heat it lightly. Add the honey and stir until fully melted and combined.
Cool and store: Allow the syrup to come to room temperature before storing. Pour into a bottle or jar and refrigerate.

Notes

Use ripe fruit: Riper pears will always give you a sweeter syrup with a stronger pear flavor.
Choose quality honey: A good-quality honey adds a deeper, more complex flavor.
Infuse flavors: Drop in spices or herbs while it simmers if you want to give the syrup a fun twist.
Store in fridge: Keep the syrup in a glass container with a good lid; it generally keeps well for about a month.
Freeze for later: Freeze in ice cube trays, then pop them out and thaw just what you need when you need it.

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