Pickled Pears

Ingredients for Pickled Pears

• 240ml unseasoned rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 1 2" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced

• 1 small red or green chilli (such as jalapeño, serrano, or Thai), with seeds, thinly sliced

• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

• 1/2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder) or crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 Asian pear, large unripe Anjou pear, or Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1" cubes

How to make Pickled Pears

Combine all ingredients except pear in a small saucepan. Add 120ml water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavours. Remove from heat and let sit until warm.

Place pear cubes in a 350g jar with a tight-sealing lid. Add warm pickling liquid. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.