Ginger-Pear Marmalade:
8-9 medium red pears.
2 1/3 cups sugar.
3 limes limes (zest and juice).
1 tablespoon grated ginger root.
Start by washing and peeling the pears, then quarter and core them. Set them aside. Next, zest three limes - I used a peeler and then sliced the peel into short thin strips. I like the color and texture these strips add to the jar. Now, juice the limes, discarding any seeds.
Combine pears, lime strips and juice, and sugar in a dutch oven. Grate the ginger in.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently Boil until it begins to thicken - about 15 minutes or until you reach 222°.
Ladle directly into your hot, sterilized jars (it jells fast). Leave a quarter inch of headspace. Remove any air bubbles and be sure to wipe your rims clean. Lid directly and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Makes about 2 1/2 pints.
I love ginger and the flavor it adds to the pears - I think this might be my new favorite batch.
It sounds delicious! I'm going to try it this weekend.
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