Preserved Pears In Syrup

I love the idea of home-preserved fruit sitting on my shelf. There's nothing more rewarding than opening a bowl of fresh fruit on a cold winters evening. Canned pears are one of my favourites.

This recipe comes form my very old and tatty Kerr Home Preserving Book from 1935. It gives you the choice of syrups to use.. and two methods of preserving.  

I prefer the Hot Pack method.. and because these pears were quite sweet.. I used the lighter No.1 syrup

A very easy method.. perfect for beginners

• Pare, core, and place pears in slightly salted water 
• Make syrup. I like the No.1 for these pears

• Drain pears and precook in No. 2 or No. 3 syrup for 3-5 minutes 
• Pack into sterilized jars 
• Fill with syrup to within 1½ inches from the top. 
• Process in a water bath for 25 minutes

Kerr Home Canning Book 1935