Fermented Pears with Apple, Ginger, and Spices
Delicious fermented fall fruit, tangy with warm spices.
Equipment
- 1 quart size Mason jar
Ingredients
- 3 cups pears, diced
- 1 apple, chop
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup raisins, chopped dates or dried figs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp clove or allspice (optional)
- 1 lemon or orange, zested
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 Tbsp why (from yogurt, kefir or clabber) OR add extra 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- filtered water to cover
Instructions
- Add everything to a bowl and stir well. Scoop into a clean mason jar. Cover with a fermenting weight and lid. Let it sit at room temperature for 2-3, tasting daily. It is done when it starts to get bubbly and tangy. Fruit ferments quickly so tasting is necessary. Keep refrigerated once ready.