Grandma's Pear Preserves recipe

6 servings

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

Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.

Let simmer while making jam.

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.

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.