5 c. Bartlett pears, peeled, chopped
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. lemon zest
2 tbsp. ginger root, grated
3 1/2 c. sugar
1 box powdered light fruit pectin
1/4 c. crystalized ginger, minced

In kettle, place fruit and lemon juice over high heat. Stir in light fruit pectin and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a full boil over high heat and add remaining sugar. Bring back to a full, rolling boil and stir constantly for 1 minute. Remove from heat, skim off any foam. Ladle into hot, 8 (8 ounce) jars, sterilized jars and seal at once with paraffin.