4	C	Pears (peeled, chopped)
3	C	Sugar
1/4	tsp	Salt
1		Lemon (ground)

Combine all ingredients and cook in kettle, stirring occasionally about 15 minutes or until of spreading consistency. Pour into sterilized Kerr half-pint jars to within 1/2 inch of top. Screw band down firmly tight and process in Boiling Water Bath for 5 minutes.

Yield: 5 half-pints.