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Step 1
Fill a boiling-water canner about 2/3 rds full with water and bring it to a boil.
Step 2
Add pears, lime zest and juice, sugar and ginger crushed to a 6-quart pot and bring to a boil over medium heat, making sure to stir constantly to avoid scorching the jam.
Step 3
Boil, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
Step 5
Test for the gel stage. See how to test for the gel stage HERE.
Step 6
If your mixture has not reached the gel stage, return the pot back to the stove and cook over medium heat an additional 5 minutes and check again.
Step 7
Next, ladle the jam mixture into hot prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe the jar rims and threads clean if needed. If using traditional canning jars, cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly.
Step 8
If using Weck canning jars for the first time, go HERE for directions on how to use Weck canning jars.
Step 9
Place jars on elevated rack in canner and then lower the rack into canner. Make sure the water is covering the jars by about 2 inches. Place the lid on the pot and bring the water to gentle boil.
Step 10
Process ginger pear jam for 10 minutes.
Step 11
Remove jars and place on a towel to cool. After 24 hours check the seals. If the lid springs back, jelly is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.