Ginger-Pear Marmalade

Name: Ginger-Pear Marmalade
Ingredients: 10 cups peeled cored and sliced pears (about 4 1/2 lbs.); 1 orange, juice and zest of, grated; 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated; 6 cups granulated sugar; 2 inches piece gingerroot, tied in double layer of cheesecloth

5 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

10 cups peeled cored and sliced pears (about 4 1/2 lbs.)
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
6 cups granulated sugar
2 inches piece gingerroot, tied in double layer of cheesecloth

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
2

Stir; let stand about 1 hour until pears release their juice.
3

Heat and stir until it comes to a boil.
4

Cook uncovered, stirring often until pears are mushy.
5

Cook rapidly, stirring constantly until jam stage is reached. This will take about 55 minutes.
6

Discard spice bag, skim if needed.
7

Pour into hot sterilized half pint jars to within 1/4 inch of top. Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.