Preserve Recipe:

Makes 4 standard jars


1.5 kg (3 lb) cooking pears
250ml (½ pint) water
60ml (2 fl oz) orange Curaçao
1 level tsp cardamom seeds
 
Meat-free
Gluten-free
Low-fat
Dairy-free
Egg-free
Nut-free
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Pre-heat oven to 170º C (350º F, gas mark 4).

Peel pears, cut in half and remove cores. Place side by side in a shallow baking dish. Combine water, orange liqueur and cardamom seeds. Pour over fruit. Cover dish with lid or foil. Bake for 50-60 minutes until tender.

Remove from oven and leave to cool. Carefully transfer pears into a large preserving jar and pour in cooking liquid, including cardamom seeds. If necessary top up with water or a little more orange liqueur. Label and store in a cool place.



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