Ginger and Pear Preserves

• 3 lbs pears, peeled, cored and diced (about 7 cups)
• 3 tablespoons diced fresh ginger
• 1 grated lemon, zest of
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, strained
• 1 12 cups sugar

1. Prepare jars, lids and bands.
2. Put a plate in the freezer for testing preserves' consistency.
3. Put all ingredients in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are very soft and translucent.
5. Test consistency by putting a dab on freezer plate and returning to freezer for one minute.
6. mixture should be somewhat firm; it won't gel.
7. This will take about 15 to 20 minutes.
8. Ladle hot mixture into warm jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
9. Run a chopstick or thin rubber spatula around insides of bottles, between food and glass, to displace air bubbles.
10. Process jars 5 minutes at a full boil.

fresh ginger, lemon, lemon juice, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ginger-and-pear-preserves-439741 (may not work)