This is Grandmas recipe for pear preserves She grew up in rural NC and always made these for the family I hope you enjoy these as much as we have
Prep Time
12 hrs
Dificult
Medium
Servings
12 hrs 45 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
Inspect six (½-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust
discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for 10 minutes. Wash new
unused lids and rings in warm
soapy water.
Meanwhile
combine pears
water
and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pectin
and bring to a full boil. Stir in white sugar; boil and stir until sugar is dissolved
about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar
allspice
and nutmeg.
Pack pear preserves into hot
sterilized jars
filling to within ½ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil
cover
and process for 10 minutes.
Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest
several inches apart
for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool