Pears

The pear's firmer texture carries well through the preserving process.

Ingredients (14 quarts)

• 1 bushel pears
• 1 cup lemon juice in 2 gallons of water
• Honey/sugar syrup, light

Directions

1. Wash pears in cold water
2. Remove skins, halve, core and put in lemon water
3. Heat syrup to boiling
4. Once all pears are done, add to boiling syrup and boil for 5 minutes
5. Fill jars gently pressing down to get as much fruit in as possible
6. Cover in boiling syrup, ½” headspace. Remove air bubbles
7. Water bath for 30 minutes