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. Boil one minute. 6. Pack mixture into sterilized jars and process in a water bath for 10 minutes. 7. Makes about 12 - 4 oz. jars.
