Ginger Pear Preserves

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

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Stir in sugar and
3. water; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 12 hours (do not refrigerate).
6. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat.
7. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
8. ladle into prepared jars leaving a 1/4" headspace.
9. Process jars in a
10. boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
11. Adjust time according to your altitude.

lemon, liqueur, fresh ginger, sugar, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ginger-pear-preserves-439739 (may not work)