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 1 Boil 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water together for 15 minutes. 2 Add pears and sliced lemon and cook 15 minutes. 3 Add remaining sugar and water and cook until pears are clear and transparent and syrup is thick. 4 Pack into clean hot jars and seal at once. More ...
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.
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.