Home-Style Pear Sauce

1. 1

   Combine pears, water and lemon juice in a heavy bottomed 8-quart pan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, stirring often.

3. 3

   Reduce heat, cover and simmer until soft, stirring often (about 30 minutes).

4. 4

   Add sugar and cinnamon, bring to a boil.

5. 5

   If too chunky put it thru a food mill.

6. 6

   Fill prepared hot jars with hot sauce, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.

7. 7

   Gently run a narrow nonmetallic spatula between sauce and jars to release air bubbles.

8. 8

   Wipe rims clean; top with hot lids, then firmly screw on bands.

9. 9

   Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes for pints, 20 minutes for quarts.

10. 10

    You may want to change the amount of sugar depending on your taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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