syrup when i'm about halfway finished with preparing my pears. the syrup will be boiling by the time i'm finished and ready for it.
raw packs make poor quality pears - you need to cook your pears a bit. when the sugar syrup boils, put your prepared pears into it and bring it back to the boil. this won't take long -- and boil the pears for a few minutes in the syrup.
remove your hot jars, and carefully pack them with the hot pears. i use a slotted spoon to remove them from the hot syrup.
using a funnel, pour the boiling sugar syrup over the pears. make sure that the pears 