Ginger Pear Jam

From my food preservation group files.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 40 oz

Ingredients

• 4  lbs  ripe but firm pears, such as Bosc, peeled
• 4  cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  grated fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon  pectin (optional)

Directions

1. Grate pears coarsely. Combine grated pears with sugar, lemon juice, and ginger in large SS pot.
2. Bring pear mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 30-45 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Stir pectin into 3/4 cup of jam liquid, if desired, and add to jam.
4. Cook 3 minutes more.
5. Meanwhile prepare jars, lids, canner.
6. Fill jars to 1/4-inch headspace, cap, and process 10 minutes.