c("Combine pears and apple juice in a large Dutch oven.", "Tie broken cinnamon  spices, gingerroot, allspice and cloves in a piece of cheese cloth; add  to pear mixture. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45  minutes to 1 hour or until pears are tender.", "Drain pears, and discard  spice bag.", "Mash pears or process in food processor until smooth.", "Return  pear puree to Dutch oven, and add sugar.", "Cook, uncovered, over medium  heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring frequently.", 
"Remove from heat, and quickly pour hot pear mixture into hot sterilized  jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace; wipe jar rims.", "Cover at once with  metal lids, and screw on bands.", "Process in boiling water bath for 5  minutes.")