Lunch: Pear & Pine Nut Conserve Recipe

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health benefits of Pear & Pine Nut Conserve Recipe

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 10 medium)
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add pears, sugar, orange peel, orange juice and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in pine nuts. Return to a boil; cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
Carefully ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

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