Do you have to peel the pears?

No, you don’t need to peel the pears unless they have thick or bitter skins. Most of the time, I use Bartlett pears that have a thin skin and just melt into the sauce when blended.

Do I have to add sugar to the pear sauce?

No, you can leave the sugar out if your pears are sweet enough. You can also substitute honey if you prefer.

Canning Fruit

Canned fruit is one of the easiest places to start if you’re new to canning. Most fruits are naturally high in acid, which makes them one of the safer categories to can in a water bath canner rather than needing a pressure canner. Below you’ll find our tips and recipes for canning peaches, pears, apples, and more, so you can open a jar of summer fruit in the middle of winter.