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Grandma's Pear Preserves


"Grandma grew up in rural NC and always made these for the family. They are so good ... I hope you enjoy these as much as we have."
Original recipe yield: 6 - 8 ounce jars.
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Ready In:
45 Minutes
Servings:
48

INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced pears
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 8 cups white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine pears, water, and lemon juice. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pectin, and bring to a full boil. Stir in the white sugar, and continue boiling and stirring uncovered for 1 minute, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in brown sugar, allspice, and nutmeg.
  3. Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Wipe rims clean, and top with lids. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to seal.