Ginger Pears (Leslie Fox.)
Origin: Clarksville, Tennessee
Source: Martha McCulloch-Williams, 1913
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pears
- 4 pounds granulated sugar
- 4 whole lemons
- 2 ounces preserved ginger
- brandy paper
Instructions
- Peel and cut the pears into small pieces. Combine the pears, granulated sugar, juice of four lemons, grated peel of two lemons, and preserved ginger (cut very fine) in a pot. Cook all together over a slow fire until the mixture becomes thick and rich—it should set into a firm jelly. Pour into glass jars and cover the top with brandy paper in the same manner as other preserves.