Southern Pear Jam

Chef Crazy Horse's Note:

This recipe is from a couple of others I've researched. There is an over abundance of pears this year so I've made 2 big patches. This will be the second in two weeks. (christmas gifts for thre neighbors) This recpipe takes time to prepare but the the fruits of your labor will be paid in full in the end. I guess the pun is intended. Enjoy!!

• Total Time: 15 hrs
• Prep Time: 12 hrs
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 9 pints

• 40 lbs of whole pears
• 10 lbs sugar
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 ounces pectin

Directions:

1. Peel pears and quarter. This will yeild approximately 18 -20 pounds. In a food processor, course chop into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Place in a large stainless steel and add sugar and spices. Stir well and let set over night.( at least 12 hours)
3. Stir pear mixture and bring it to a boil, add the pecin and return to a boil for 10 minutes stirring well. Turn heat to simmer, stirring well and often for 4 hours or untill it reduces to the desired thickness. Warning- The sugar will stick to the bottom of the pan and and cause you lots of greif at clean up if you don't stir often.
4. When finished, the fruit mixture will be dark brown in color. Laddle into sterliized canning jars. Seal with sterlized lids and flats.
5. Place in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove and place on a dry towel to cool. I can hear those lids popping now!