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                              Pear Preserves

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Preserves

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      cups          sugar -- divided
   3      cups          water
   6      medium        halved or quartered -- peeled, cored pears
                        (about 2 lbs)
     1/2  cup           thinly sliced lemon (about 1 med.)

Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar and water in a large saucepot.  Cook rapidly 2
minutes.  Add pears; boil gently 15 minutes. Add remaining sugar and sliced
lemon, stirring until sugar dissolves.  Cook rapidly until fruit is
transparent, about 25 minutes.  Cover and let stand 12 to 24 hours in a cool
place.  Remove pears from syrup.  Cook syrup 3 to 5 minutes or longer, to
thicken.  Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.  Pack pears into hot
jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.  Ladle hot syrup over fruit, leaving 1/4
inch headspace.  Adjust two-piece caps.  Process 20 minutes in a boiling
water canner.  yield about 5 half-pints.
NOTE* IF Seckel pears are used, preserve whole with stem intact.  Kiefers
should be stored in a cool dry place 3 to 5 weeks before using.  A piece of
candied ginger may be added to each jar.



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