Ginger Pear Preserves

• 8 cups sliced fresh pears, peeled, cored
• 4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 14 cup pear liqueur
• 14 cup finely chopped candied ginger
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 3 fluid ounces liquid fruit pectin

1. Mix pears and sugar; cover and let sit overnight unrefrigerated.
2. Add remaining ingredients (except pectin).
3. Bring to a boil and then simmer until mixture has reduced to almost half.
4. Mash pears with a potato masher until desired consistency is reached (as chunky or as smooth as you like).
5. Bring mixture back to a boil and add pectin.
6. Boil one minute.
7. Pack mixture into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
8. Makes about 12 - 4 oz.
9. jars.

fresh pears, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, pear liqueur, candied ginger, ginger, liquid fruit pectin

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ginger-pear-preserves-247133 (may not work)