Pear Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core and slice pears into Fruit-Fresh mixed with water, or add Fruit-Fresh to sugar to prevent pears from turning dark. Drain well and layer 1 cup sugar to 1 quart pears, as you go.
2. 2
   Let set 2 to 4 hours.
3. 3
   There will be enough liquid to cook.
4. 4
   (Let set overnight to make pears tough, if desired.)
5. 5
   Cook until syrup is amber in color and thickens, about 2 1/2 hours.
6. 6
   Pears should be transparent and syrup should be thick, but not gummy when cooled. Test by dipping a little out and cool in refrigerator.