Pickled Pears

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Pickled Pears
45 min.
6
39kcal

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Looking for a delightful way to elevate your meals while adding a nutritious twist? Our Pickled Pears recipe is the perfect solution! With their vibrant flavors and unique combination of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes, these pickled pears bring a refreshing zing to your plate. Whether served as a side dish, an appetizer, or even as a gourmet accent to cheese and charcuterie boards, they are sure to impress your guests.

This vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe is not only simple to prepare but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The process takes just 45 minutes, and you can make it ahead of time—perfect for planning your meals or hosting gatherings! Each serving is a mere 39 calories, so you can enjoy this tasty treat without any guilt.

The blend of fresh Asian pears or Granny Smith apples with a kick from spicy chiles and the aromatic touch of black peppercorns creates a delightful contrast in flavors. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, you'll find yourself reaching for these pickled pears time and again. Don't miss out on this exciting addition to your culinary repertoire—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  • large apples i use 2 granny smith apples cored peeled cut into 1" cubes
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • small to 2 chilies slit green red with seeds, thinly sliced (such as jalapeño, serrano, or Thai)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed (Korean pepper powder)
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • cup rice vinegar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except pear ina small saucepan.
  2. Add 1/2 cup water andbring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-lowand simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit until warm.
  4. Place pear cubes in a 12-ounce jar witha tight-sealing lid.
  5. Add warm picklingliquid.
  6. Let cool at room temperature for30 minutes. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories39kcal
Protein2.26%
Fat3.05%
Carbs94.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.68
Glycemic Load
2.85
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3147826142933%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.58mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.48mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
2.8mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:39.01kcal
1.95%
Fat:0.12g
0.18%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.15%
Carbohydrates:8.19g
2.73%
Net Carbohydrates:6.81g
2.48%
Sugar:6.14g
6.83%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1191.84mg
51.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.2g
0.39%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.79%
Fiber:1.38g
5.53%
Vitamin C:2.61mg
3.16%
Vitamin K:2.19µg
2.09%
Potassium:53.89mg
1.54%
Vitamin A:73.5IU
1.47%
Copper:0.03mg
1.25%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious