Ginger-pear Marmalade

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 10 cups peeled cored and sliced pears (about 4 1/2 lbs.)
• 1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
• 6 cups granulated sugar
• 2 inches piece gingerroot, tied in double layer of cheesecloth

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
• 2 stir; let stand about 1 hour until pears release their juice.
• 3 heat and stir until it comes to a boil.
• 4 cook uncovered, stirring often until pears are mushy.
• 5 cook rapidly, stirring constantly until jam stage is reached. this will take about 55 minutes.
• 6 discard spice bag, skim if needed.
• 7 pour into hot sterilized half pint jars to within 1/4 inch of top. place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. for added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.