Ginger Pear Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   After you have peeled and chopped the pears you want 5 1/2 cups.
2. 2
   Using a zester remove green rind from limes; you want 1 T.
3. 3
   Squeeze the limes to get 1/3 cup.
4. 4
   Place pears, rind and juice in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
5. 5
   Stir in ginger root and sugar.
6. 6
   Bring fruit to a full boil stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Do this until it reaches the gel stage, around 15 minutes.
8. 8
   If desired mash the fruit.
9. 9
   Ladle into sterile hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
10. 10
    Seal and process 5 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.