Pickled Peaches or Pears
Transform your pantry with the sweet and tangy magic of Pickled Peaches or Pears—a delightful blend of juicy fruit and warm spices that strikes the perfect balance between tart and spiced perfection. This quick and easy recipe combines firm-ripe peaches or pears with a flavorful brine of white vinegar, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, and fresh ginger. Ready in just 25 minutes, these pickled fruits are ideal for adding a gourmet touch to cheese boards, charcuterie platters, salads, or even desserts. Whether you're looking to preserve peak-season produce or craft a unique homemade treat, these pickled peaches or pears will entice your taste buds with their harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and aromatic notes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized fresh peaches or pears (firm-ripe)
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 inch fresh ginger (sliced)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Wash and dry the peaches or pears. If using peaches, peel them (optional depending on preference). For pears, peeling is recommended. Cut the fruit into halves or quarters, removing the pits or cores.
In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the liquid.
Add the prepared peaches or pears to the simmering brine. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes, just enough to slightly soften the fruit but keep its shape intact.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the fruit into sterilized glass jars, packing them tightly but not squishing them.
Pour the hot brine over the fruit in the jars, making sure the fruit is fully submerged and leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
Seal the jars with sterilized lids. Let the jars cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Allow the pickled peaches or pears to marinate for at least 24-48 hours for the flavors to develop fully. For best results, consume within 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1230 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 406.8 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 376.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2425 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
