Fresh Pear Preserves

Pear preserves with no added pectin.

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Serves: 7
• Yields: 7 Half Pints

Ingredients

• 16  cups  peeled sliced fresh pears (about 16 medium)
• 4  cups sugar
• 2  cups water
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. In a stockpot, combine pears, sugar, water and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency.
2. Remove from heat. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
3. Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Yield: 7 half-pints.