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Offline maddy

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Pear paste
« on: January 11, 2012, 11:28:07 am »
Has anyone made pear paste?
I would like to make some, but unsure of sugar quantity, cooking time and getting it to set.....any suggestions?
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Re: Pear paste
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2012, 12:06:58 pm »
Here's one maddy.
Judy from North Haven, South Australia

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Re: Pear paste
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2012, 12:14:34 pm »
Thanks Judy....hmmm....does that seem a lot of sugar for 4 pears, and it seems an awful long time to cook, compared to quince paste...do you think?
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Re: Pear paste
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2012, 12:16:06 pm »
I have no idea, never made any fruity pastes.  Chookie might know the answer to that one, she makes a few varieties.
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Re: Pear paste
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2014, 04:54:59 am »
Just bumping this as I have made a delicious pear paste. Recipe is here
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Re: Pear paste
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2014, 05:32:11 am »
I have just opened some paste that I made about 3 years ago.  perfectly good,  perhaps a little dry.  I use Thermomixer's recipe and adjust it to any fruit i use.  Most important bit is to put machine in sink so it doesn't end up on the floor.  I seal it in small plastic containers that one of our members, (I love Bimby) introduced me to.