So, how to make Pear Preserves? In a large stockpot, stir the pears, sugar, water and lemon juice; to combine. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 1½ -2 hours until mixture thickens and has a spreadable consistency.
Directions. 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.
In a large stockpot, stir the pears, sugar, water and lemon juice; to combine. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 1½ -2 hours until mixture thickens and has a spreadable consistency. Remove from heat. Using a ladle, pour the hot mixture into 7 x sterilized ½-pint jars, leaving ¼-inch space from the top of the jar.
Stir together pears and sugar in a large bowl until all pears are coated in sugar. Let sit, covered, 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Place pear mixture and lemon juice in a large Dutch oven and cook over medium-high until mixture comes to a boil.