Canning Pears

Pears
2 to 3 pounds Pears per quart
sugar
water
HOT PACK--Wash Pears; drain. Cut into quarters or halves; core and 
peel. Treat to prevent darkening. make a light syrup; keep syrup hot. 
Drain Pears. Cook Pears one layer at a time in syrup 5 to 6 minutes 
or until hot throughout. Pack hot Pears into hot jars, leaving 1/2 
inch headspace. ladle hot syrup over Pears, leaving 1/2 inch 
headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps. process pints 
20 minutes, quarts 25 minutes, in a boiling-water canner.
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Category:Pear Recipes