CULTURETECHLENSPear preserves
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Combined Graph record U-01194 · provenance: canonical master store (CSV), record CTL-W-0794. Master record source: CTL seed 2026-10-16 — UNVERIFIED, verify before public citation.
NC Folklife Institute (David Cecelski, 2008): traditional pear preserves are made from Kiefer pears — 'very popular in Southern orchards early in the 20th century' — and 'the only ingredients are the pears and sugar,' layered together and simmered until the pears are tender and the syrup reaches the desired consistency. Stored pears, sugar and Southern origin established.
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NC Folklife Institute (David Cecelski, 2008): traditional pear preserves are made from Kiefer pears — 'very popular in Southern orchards early in the 20th century' — and 'the only ingredients are the pears and sugar,' layered together and simmered until the pears are tender and the syrup reaches the desired consistency. Stored pears, sugar and Southern origin established.
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- Work type: dish
- Category: condiments
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- https://ncfolk.org/2008/pear-preserves/ (verification source · master store)
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NC Folklife Institute (David Cecelski, 2008): traditional pear preserves are made from Kiefer pears — 'very popular in Southern orchards early in the 20th century' — and 'the only ingredients are the pears and sugar,' layered together and simmered until the pears are tender and the syrup reaches the desired consistency. Stored pears, sugar and Southern origin established.
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