Ginger Pear Preserves

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 6 cups cubed pears (about 1 3/4 lb)
• 3/4 cup chopped seeded lemon (1 large)
• 1/4 cup pear flavored liqueur
• 1 -2 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan. stir in sugar and
• 2 water; bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
• 3 remove from heat; cover and let stand 12 hours (do not refrigerate).
• 4 bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat. reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
• 5 ladle into prepared jars leaving a 1/4" headspace. process jars in a
• 6 boiling water bath for 10 minutes. adjust time according to your altitude.