Bud'S Pear Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pears, cored, peeled and quartered
1 lb. sugar
1 lemon, sliced thin (I use more)
2 c. water

Preparation

For each pound of fruit, use 3/4 to 1 pound sugar.
Peel a lemon; leave some white on it.
Slice thin.
(Use 2 cups of water.)
I don't use any, but let sugar stand on fruit overnight, to make it's own juice.
Put a layer of fruit, then a layer of sugar.
Do not cover; simmer for 2 hours or until fruit is tender. Put in sterilized jars and seal.