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Linden blossom honey, pear and lemon spread

The fresh, slightly minty SUMMSTOFF linden blossom honey complements the mild pear and makes for a clear, fruity spread.

⏱ Prep 15 min · Cook/bake time 20 min · Total 35 min · 8 servings

Linden blossom honey, pear and lemon spread

Ingredients

  • 600 g ripe pears
  • 3 tbsp linden blossom honey
  • Juice and zest of one unwaxed lemon
  • 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp additional lemon juice for drizzling
  • 20 g lemon gelling agent or 2:1 jam sugar (40 g)

Method

  1. Peel and core the pears and cut into small cubes.
  2. Drizzle the pear cubes immediately with the additional lemon juice so they do not turn brown.
  3. Place the pears in a pot with the lemon juice, lemon zest and cinnamon.
  4. Simmer for about 15 minutes over medium heat until soft, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in the jam sugar and boil rapidly for 4 minutes, stirring.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the linden blossom honey.
  7. Pour the hot spread into clean jars and seal immediately.

Nutrition per serving (approx.): 90 kcal · Fat 0 g · Carbohydrates 22 g · Protein 0 g

Tip: Add the honey only after cooking – this preserves the fresh aroma.

Honey used: View linden blossom honey in the shop →

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