FRESH PEAR PRESERVES

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Make and share this Fresh Pear Preserves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Janie.Bird

Categories     Beverages

Time 4h

Yield 7 Half Pints, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 cups peeled sliced fresh pears (about 16 medium)
4 cups sugar
2 cups water
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine pears, sugar, water and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency.
  • Remove from heat. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
  • Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Yield: 7 half-pints.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.9, Fat 0.4, Sodium 6.6, Carbohydrate 167, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 147.4, Protein 1.3

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