Ginger-Pear Preserves

6 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed ripe Bosc or Bartlett pear (about 1 3/4 pounds)
  • 3/4 cup chopped seeded lemon (1 large)
  • 1/4 cup pear-flavored liqueur
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir in sugar and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 12 hours (do not refrigerate).
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Place 1 cup preserves into each of 4 sterilized (8-ounce) jars. Cover with lids, and cool upside down on a wire rack. Chill.
  3. 3
    Note: Preserves will keep in the refrigerator for up to six weeks.

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