Pear Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. water
8 medium sized pears, diced
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice

Preparation

Boil 1 1/2 cups sugar and water for 15 minutes.
Add pears. Boil 15 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups sugar and lemon juice.
Cook for 45 minutes.
Put in jars.
Seal while hot.