Pear Honey

• 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple with syrup
• 16  cup  (about 6 pounds) peeled, cored, and chopped pears
• 10  cup  sugar
• 1  tablespoon  lemon juice or 4 pieces ginger

Mix all ingredients and cook until pears are tender and mixture thickens, approximately 30 minutes. Place in sterilized jars and seal while still hot.

Yield: 12 to 16 half-pint jars
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy

L&S SCCB, Pg. 112

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen