Cinnamon Pears in Apple Juice

By ladydee009

Ingredients

• You will need:
•  1 to 1-1/2 lb pears (3 to 5 medium) per pint
•  Cinnamon sticks
•  Unsweetened apple juice
•  Glass preserving jars with lids and bands

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1.) PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
2.) WASH pears. Drain. Peel, core and cut into halves. Treat to prevent browning.
3.) COOK pears in water one layer at a time until hot throughout. Heat apple juice to a boil.
4.) PACK hot pears, cavity side down, into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Place 1 cinnamon stick in each jar.
5.) LADLE hot juice over pears leaving 1/2 inch headspaceemove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
6.) PROCESS filled jars in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check for seal after 24 hours. Lids should not flex up and down when center is pressed.