Pear Preserves
["6 c. pears (about 16)", "3 c. sugar", "1 slice lemon", "water"]
["Peel and slice 6 cups pears and cover with water.", "Add sugar and lemon; cook slowly for 4 hours (or until fruit is light colored).", "Makes 2 to 3 pints."]
["sugar", "lemon", "water"]