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Steeping pears in vodka will infuse ordinary vodka with sweet pear flavor. The finished product will have an off-white, slightly cloudy appearance.
Ingredients
Servings: 12 to 15
- 6 to 10 Seckel pears
- 4 cups (1 L) vodka
Steps
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1Cut each pear into 4 wedges and remove the core using a paring knife.
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2Sterilize a large airtight glass jar by washing the jar in the dishwasher or filling the jar with boiling water.
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3Place the pears in the jar.
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4Pour the vodka over the pears and seal the jar.
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5Place the jar in a cool, dry place for at least 2 weeks.
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6Pour the vodka from the infusion jar into clean bottles or jars. Make sure to use a cheesecloth as a strainer. Discard the pears in either your garbage bin or compost pile or eat them immediately. If you try to store them, then they will turn brown.
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7Seal the bottles or jars and store them in your refrigerator until you are ready to use them.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I use any type of pears?
Community AnswerWhatever pears you want. Can also be made with any fruit; just follow the recipe, but substitute strawberries, for example, instead of pears. -
QuestionThe top two inches of my pears in the vodka turned brown. Is it safe to drink?
Community AnswerIt should be safe, but it might not taste as good as it would otherwise, so you may want to try a new batch.
Things You'll Need
- Large jar with an airtight lid
- Paring knife
- Jars or bottles for storing the infused vodka
