Grandma's Pear Preserves

Submitted by Chef #214039

"Delicious"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 pint
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 6 cups peeled peeled cored and sliced pears
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
• 8 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar

directions

1. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
2. Let simmer while making jam.
3. In a large saucepan, combine pears, water, and lemon juice.
4. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in pectin, and bring to a full boil.
6. Stir in the white sugar, and continue boiling and stirring uncovered for 1 minute, until sugar is dissolved.
7. Remove from heat, and stir in brown sugar, allspice, and nutmeg.
8. Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
9. Wipe rims clean, and top with lids.
10. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to seal.

Reviews

[Texas Momma]

Thanks so much for sharing! My first try at making preserves and I was amazed at how simple and yummy! This one's a keeper!