Learning how to make pear juice at home is simple and rewarding. Whether you’re using a juicer or not, this homemade pear juice recipe is perfect for making the most of your pear harvest. With a proper canning technique this pear juice can be preserved to last up to 18months!
Course: Juice
Keyword: homemade pear juice, how to make pear juice, pear juice recipe
Servings: 116 oz (500 ml) Mason Jar. The final yield may vary based on the juiciness of the pears used.
Equipment
juicer
Ingredients
5lb.pears=2.5 kg
Instructions
Preparing the ingredients for making pear juice:
Thoroughly wash the pears to remove any dirt or residue. Do not peel the pears. It is best to leave the skins on.
Remove the cores from the pears.
Slice the pears into smaller pieces for easier processing in the juicer.
If your pears have blemishes and bruising, you can still use them for juicing, but make sure to cut them out
Juicing pears and canning homemade pear juice:
Use a reliable juicer to extract the juice from the trimmed and cleaned pear pieces.
Catch extracted pear juice into a large metal or glass bowl
To strain your juice, use a fine metal mesh strainer. Carefully pour the freshly squeezed pear juice through the strainer. It will catch the pulp, leaving you with a smoother liquid in the container below.
To achieve a pulp free juice, strain the remaining juice through a cheese cloth.
Pour the strained pear juice into a large pot. Cover it with a lid and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer, allowing the juice to simmer for 15 minutes while keeping the lid on. This step sterilizes the juice and makes it suitable for canning.
Check on the simmering juice after 5 minutes of cooking and remove any foam and impurities. Your homemade pear juice is now ready.
If you plan to can this juice, make sure your canning jars are sterilized and ready. You'll need to pour the hot juice immediately into the jars.
Process the juice using an atmospheric steam canner or boiling water bath canner. Your homemade pear juice is now ready to go into your panty.