Pear Preserves(From The Files Of Louella Scott Williams)

1. 1

   Peel and cut up 4 quarts of pears.

2. 2

   Place in large cooking container (8 quart stock pot is ideal) with 1 cup of water.

3. 3

   Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add juice of lemon or 1/2 cup lemon juice.

5. 5

   While pears are cooking, mix sugar with 1 1/2 cups water.

6. 6

   Heat to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add to pears and cook about 1 hour and 20 minutes more.

8. 8

   Place in appropriate size jars and seal with melted wax and good jar lids.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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