9 red or green Bartlett pears, sliced

1 cup pear cider

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cardamom

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon mace

 

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 10-12 hours. Uncover and cook on low for an additional 10-12 hours or until is roughly your desired thickness and most of the liquid has evaporated. Allow to cool completely then pour into the food processor and puree. Pour into clean glass jars. Refrigerate. Makes about 4 cups.