Saturday, September 10, 2011

Preserved Pears

Preserved Pears

4 pounds pears (whole, halved or quartered)
4 cups water
4 cups sugar
2 lemons sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Boil sugar and water together for 15 minutes.

Add pears and sliced lemon and cook 15 minutes. Add remaining sugar and water and cook until pears are clear and transparent and syrup is thick. Pack into clean, sterile hot Ball jars and seal at once.

Process for 10 minutes.

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