Ginger Pears
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A home-kitchen version of ginger pears, written step by step so it's easy to follow that comes together with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- 10 lb. pears
- 8 lb. sugar
- 4 oz. crystallized ginger
- 6 lemons
Method
Pare fruit; cut in thin slices after removing core.
Mix pears and sugar.
Place over low heat in large kettle.
Stir until sugar is melted and syrup formed.
Simmer until fruit is clear, stirring occasionally.
Add grated rind of 2 lemons and juice of all 6. Add ginger, cut in small pieces; simmer until thick.
Put in sterilized jelly glasses; cover with paraffin, or seal in sterilized pint jars while hot.
Yields approximately 18 glasses.
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