Bernardin Home Canning: Because You Can: Brandied Pears

Ingredients

• 6 lbs (2.7 kg) Pears
• 2 lemons, zest and juice
• 1 -1/2 cups (375 ml) water (approximate)
• 2 -1/2 cups (625 ml) sugar
• 1- 3 inch (7.5 cm) piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) brandy