Ginger Pears

Ingredients

• 8 pounds pears, not too ripe
• 4 pounds sugar
• 2 lemons
• 5 or 6 pieces ginger-root, 1 to 2 inches long

Method

1. 1

   Wipe the pears, remove stems, quarter, and core.

2. 2

   Cut into small pieces.

3. 3

   Add sugar and ginger.

4. 4

   Let stand overnight.

5. 5

   In the morning, add lemons cut in small pieces, rejecting seeds, and cook until thick.

6. 6

   Watch carefully to prevent sticking.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Aunt Sammy's radio recipes (1926) by United States. Department of Agriculture. Radio Service, page 4. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

GINGER PEARS 8 pounds pears, not too ripe. 4 pounds sugar. 2 lemons. 5 or 6 pieces ginger-root, 1 to 2 inches long

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