Fresh Pear Preserves

Name: Fresh Pear Preserves
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 7 Half Pints, 7 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 cups peeled sliced fresh pears (about 16 medium); 4 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Submitted by Janie.Bird

"Pear preserves with no added pectin."

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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

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.
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.
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.