If you don't want to deal with hot jars, freezing is your best friend.
mushy or bruised fruit, as these will lose their texture and can spoil an entire batch. 2. Preventing "The Brown" 2022---Preserving-pears--Here-s-how-to-do-it-right
: Pack the hot pears into sterilized jars, cover with hot syrup (leaving 1/2 inch headspace), and process in a boiling water bath for 20–25 minutes (depending on jar size and altitude). Freezing for Smoothies and Baking If you don't want to deal with hot