- 8 C peeled finely chopped ripe pears (about 5.5 lbs)
- 4 C sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or more)
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Add all the ingredients to a dutch oven.
- Bring mixture to a boil and stir constantly.
- Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 2 hours or until thickened.
- Skim off foam with a metal spoon.
- Pour immediately into hot sterilized jars, filling to about 1/4 inch from the top.
- Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.
- Cover quickly with metal lids and screw on bands.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Yield: about 5-6 half pint jars
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