12 pears, ripe, diced
Granulated white sugar, to equal volume of pears
3 pieces preserved ginger, diced, 1/3 cup syrup reserved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup water, approximately
Combine all ingredients in glass, stainless steel or enamel pan. Bring to a boil and boil 20 minutes or until mixture begins to gel. (You may need more water.) Pour into half pint jars and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Yields 4 half pints.