Pear Chips
["10 lb. pears (after peeling and slicing)", "8 lb. sugar", "1 1/2 oz. ginger root (whole)", "3 lemons", "3 oranges", "1 1/2 pt. water"]
["Grind oranges and lemons, using all except seeds.", "Dissolve sugar in water.", "Add all ingredients; cook until pears are clear and syrup thickens.", "Seal in jars while hot.", "Delicious on ice cream.", "Yields 10 pints."]
["sugar", "ginger root", "lemons", "oranges", "water"]