3 oranges
2 lemons
8 lbs. cooked pears
7 lbs. (15 3/4 c.) sugar
2 c. water
10 pieces dried ginger

Seed the oranges and lemons and grind the rind and pulp, reserving the juice. Peel the pears, core and slice in rings of lengthwise wedges. Dissolve the sugar in the water and add the fruits, juices and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the pears are transparent and the syrup is thick. Pack and seal.