6 lb. (12 c.) sugar
3 pt. water
6 pears
2 apples

Mix water and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Grate the pears and apples and add to the syrup. Boil 30 minutes. Put in sterilized canning jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace and process for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Or, if using unsterilized jars, process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.