Pear Preserves

4 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 qt. sliced pears
  • water
  • 5 c. sugar
  • 1/2 medium lemon

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel, core and slice pears.
  2. 2
    Place pears in dishpan.
  3. 3
    Cover with water.
  4. 4
    Cook until tender.
  5. 5
    Remove pears from liquid.
  6. 6
    Reserve 2 cups of liquid.
  7. 7
    Add to pears 5 cups sugar, lemon slices and reserved liquid.
  8. 8
    Cook over medium heat until thickened, 1 to 2 hours.
  9. 9
    Place in jars and seal.

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