Is this the same a prickly pear juice?

No, prickly pears are a type of cactus. This recipe for Pear Juice is made using traditional pears.

What are the best pears for juicing?

Any ripe pear can be juiced. Try to avoid juicing pears that are mushy or underripe.

Pear nectar is blended pear and water, while pear juice has the fiber strained out.

Yes, it should be safe to can as long as you follow safe canning practices ensuring that your jars are sterilized.

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Cut the produce into large pieces that will fit through the feeding tube of a juicer. If you will be using a blender to make your juice, then cut your produce into smaller pieces than if you are using a juicer.
If you are using a juicer, then run the produce through the juicer. Collect the juice in a pitcher. Stir in the ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
If you are using a food processor or blender, add the pears, apples, lemon, ginger, and water to the base. Blend or process on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
Then, pour the blended juice through a nut milk bag, squeezing it from the top down to drain the juice into a pitcher. Discard the collected pulp, or save it and use it for another purpose.
Stir the ground cinnamon into the juice and serve immediately.

You can easily double or triple this recipe for more servings.
Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you want to lower the natural sugar content of this recipe, swap out the apples for 2 English cucumbers, instead. You’ll still get the pear flavor, but it won’t be as sweet.