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This homemade pear liqueur captures the essence of autumn in a bottle. Infused with ripe pears, lemon zest, and vodka, it matures into a smooth, sweet, and potent adults-only treat. Perfect for sipping or enhancing winter cocktails.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The weather was spectacular today. Frost and fog early on gave way to a gloriously sunny afternoon. The autumn foliage here in the mountains of western Maryland has never been more beautiful. At sunset, the thinnest imaginable crescent moon hung in the sky, illuminating clouds that looked like wisps of smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wish I could have bottled it all up to enjoy a few months from now…just like I’m planning to do with this homemade pear liqueur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first gave this boozy fruit-infused delight a go last fall. I couldn’t wait for pears to come back into season this year to make another batch. It’s based on a Pear Cordial recipe I found in an old issue of Hobby Farm Home magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make Pear Liqueur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First you’ll need to gather up your ingredients, along with a glass jar. The full recipe will require a 1 gallon jar, but you can also cut all the ingredient in half to fit into a 1\/2 gallon jar if you want to try it out first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jars<\/strong>: I use this 1 gallon jar<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pears<\/strong>: You can use any kind of pear for this recipe. I made a batch with Bosc pears and one with Bartlett pears and both are delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vodka<\/strong>: I just use an inexpensive vodka. Vodka, by definition, is a neutral spirit and required to to be “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color,” so I don’t think there’s much point in using an expensive vodka (1<\/a>). You could also experiment with brandy, rum, or whisky, but your mileage may vary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar<\/strong>: I prefer to use organic cane sugar<\/a> to make the simple syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infusions<\/strong>: These are optional and allow you to get a bit creative. In my version I added ginger, cinnamon, lemon zest, a stick of cinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Peel and cut up the pears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Bring the water to a boil and add any ingredients you’d like to infuse. Allow it to simmer for a while to draw out the flavors. When you’re ready, add the sugar until it dissolves, remove from heat, and let stand until it reaches room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Place the pears and lemon zest in a sterilized glass jar. Pour the syrup over the pears, add the vodka, and screw on the lid. Give the jar a couple of turns to mix things up. Store the jar in a cool dark place for a month, but roll the jar around every few days to ensure all the pears get their share of time down in the liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ideally you should allow the pears to rest in the liquid for a month, then strain them out and wait for another six before drinking it…such torture! I’m making this in mid-September, so realistically I’m going to give it a month in the jar, strain out the pears, and then pour it into my swing top glass bottles<\/a> to enjoy and give as gifts around the holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n

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That said, do your best to wait as long as you can. The end result will be a smooth and sweet adults-only treat imbued with the essence of pear. This liqueur goes down easy so do keep in mind there’s a fair amount of alcohol in here: it’s potent! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink in small amounts as-is, over ice, mixed with seltzer, or use it to gussy up winter cocktails. I imagine a spoonful or two would also be wonderful over vanilla ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Homemade Pear Liqueur<\/h2>\n
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This homemade pear liqueur captures the essence of autumn in a bottle. Infused with ripe pears, lemon zest, and your choice of spirits, it matures into a smooth, sweet, and potent adults-only treat. Perfect for sipping or enhancing winter cocktails.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Resting Time<\/span>30 days<\/span><\/span> d<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>30 days<\/span><\/span> d<\/span> 20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Drinks<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>6<\/span> cups<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n