How many Peckham pears are needed per litre of spirit?

Expanded Explanation

For one litre of spirit, a practical amount is about 800 g to 1 kg of prepared Peckham pears. This usually gives enough fruit contact to create a clear pear presence without making the jar overcrowded or watery. Because pears are mild, using too little fruit can lead to a weak liqueur that tastes mostly of sweetened vodka rather than orchard fruit.

The pears should be weighed after removing stems, damaged parts and any unsuitable pieces. Peeling is optional, but the fruit should be clean, fragrant and ripe. Chopping the pears increases surface area and improves extraction. If the fruit is very juicy, leave enough headspace in the jar and make sure all pieces remain submerged beneath the alcohol to reduce oxidation and spoilage risk.

Dosage should also consider the style of liqueur. For a light aperitif-style pear infusion, 600 g to 700 g per litre may be enough. For a fuller dessert liqueur, closer to 1 kg per litre is better. Sugar, honey and spices should then be adjusted around the fruit level. More fruit does not always mean better flavor if the infusion becomes cloudy, oxidised or difficult to strain.