Freezing pears?

[OverWyreGrower]

I have been offered a load of pears, and want to make various preserves out of them... however, there are more than I can reasonably deal with in a day.

Since all the recipes call for them to be peeled, cored and chopped; can I freeze the pears in this state?

And then cook from frozen when making the jams etc (like I would with frozen berries?)

Ta muchly!

[zazen999]

I can't see why not.....they all get mushed up anyway when you cook them.

[VirginVegGrower]

Make pear cider - get drunk. I need help!

[zazen999]

Make pear cider - get drunk. I need help!

You certainly do!

I am making pear wine; I picked a load of Perry Pears off the ground at work and juiced them the other day, and will pick another batch this week to make up the gallon volume.

[VirginVegGrower]

You certainly do!

I am making pear wine; I picked a load of Perry Pears off the ground at work and juiced them the other day, and will pick another batch this week to make up the gallon volume.

Then I am coming over for my medication - #ciderdrip

[OverWyreGrower]

Hehehe.... thanks!

These are going for pear and vanilla butter and pear jam and pear jelly....

[VirginVegGrower]

You do like your jelly! What goes best with pear in a jelly...you know like plum and cardamom - yum yum yum?!

[OverWyreGrower]

I'm probably going to try either ginger or cinnamon I think.....

[VirginVegGrower]

Ooh cinnamon lovely. Please post recipe as I love your jelly ones

[Hilary B]

If you want to make jelly, DON'T peel or core!