Pear Nectar
An easy homemade pear nectar made by blending ripe pears with water and lemon. Thick, naturally sweet, vegan, and ready in minutes with no added sugar.
Equipment
- Blender
- Fine sieve (optional)
- Bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 4 pears ripe, cored and chopped
- 1 cup water plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch cinnamon optional
- Ice to serve, optional
- 1 inch fresh ginger optional, for the warm spiced version
- 1 star anise optional, for the warm spiced version
Instructions
- Core and chop the pears. Peel them first if the skins are tough or you want a smoother nectar.
- Add the pears, water, and lemon juice to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Add more water, a little at a time, until the nectar reaches a thick but drinkable consistency.
- For a smoother nectar, strain through a fine sieve. Stir in a pinch of cinnamon if you like.
- Serve right away over ice, or chill. Stir or shake before serving, as the pulp settles.
- For a warm, spiced version, gently heat the blended nectar with a cinnamon stick, a few slices of fresh ginger, and a star anise for about 5 minutes without boiling, then strain and serve hot.
Notes
Use very ripe pears for the sweetest nectar with no added sugar. Lemon juice keeps it from browning. Best fresh; store sealed in the fridge up to 2 days and stir before serving.