Pear and Ginger Jam

2 lb Pears
4 oz (1/2 cup) preserved ginger
2 lb (5 1/3 cups) sugar
1 1/4 c Water
1 oz (1") fresh ginger
Juice of 2 lemons

Makes 2 lbs Peel, core and dice the pears. Cut the preserved ginger nto small chunks. Put all the ingredients into a preserving kettle and stir over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil and boil rapidly for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until setting point is reached. Remove the piece of fresh ginger, lift out the fruit with a slotted spoon and place in hot clean jars. Rapidly boil the syrup to reduce for a few minutes, then pour over the fruit to cover. Cover and process, then complete seals and cool.

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