Ginger Pear Preserves

1. 1

   After you have peeled and chopped the pears you want 5 1/2 cups.

2. 2

   Using a zester remove green rind from limes; you want 1 T.

3. 3

   Squeeze the limes to get 1/3 cup.

4. 4

   Place pears, rind and juice in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.

5. 5

   Stir in ginger root and sugar.

6. 6

   Bring fruit to a full boil stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Do this until it reaches the gel stage, around 15 minutes.

8. 8

   If desired mash the fruit.

9. 9

   Ladle into sterile hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.

10. 10

    Seal and process 5 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

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