Spiced Pear Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. chopped or coarsely ground peeled pears (about 5 1/2 lb.)
4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large kettle.
Simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until thick, stirring occasionally.
Stir more frequently as mixture thickens.
Remove from the heat; skim off foam.
Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Adjust caps.
Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Yields 6 half pints.