Pear Honey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 to 14 medium ripe pears, peeled and cored
8 c. sugar
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
3 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Puree the pears in a food processor or blender; pour into a large kettle or Dutch oven.
Add remaining ingredients; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cook and stir, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from the heat.
Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
Adjust caps.
Process for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath.
Yield: 12 half pints.