Fresh Pear Preserves

Submitted by Janie.Bird

"Pear preserves with no added pectin."

 

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

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.