Southern Pear Jam - pears

Method

• Peel pears and quarter. This will yeild approximately 18 -20 pounds. In a food processor, course chop into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces.
• Place in a large stainless steel and add sugar and spices. Stir well and let set over night.( at least 12 hours)
• Stir pear mixture and bring it to a boil, add the pecin and return to a boil for 10 minutes stirring well. Turn heat to simmer, stirring well and often for 4 hours or untill it reduces to the desired thickness. Warning- The sugar will stick to the bottom of the pan and and cause you lots of greif at clean up if you don't stir often.
• When finished, the fruit mixture will be dark brown in color. Laddle into sterliized canning jars. Seal with sterlized lids and flats.
• Place in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove and place on a dry towel to cool. I can hear those lids popping now!