Ginger and Pear Preserves |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Yahoo Group Ingredients:
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 1/2 cups sugar |
Directions:
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. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are very soft and translucent.
4. Test consistency by putting a dab on freezer plate and returning to freezer for one minute.
5. mixture should be somewhat firm; it won't gel. This will take about 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Ladle hot mixture into warm jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Run a chopstick or thin rubber spatula around insides of bottles, between food and glass, to displace air bubbles.
7. Process jars 5 minutes at a full boil.
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