Spiced Pear Jam

4 cups peeled, cored and chopped pears (appx. 8 pears)
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice (optional)
7 cups of sugar
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 pouch of Certo

Combine pears, sugar, lemon and spices in heavy pan and bring to a boil. Add Certo and allow to boil for 1 minute. Pour in steralized jars and top with clean, new, hot lids and rings. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal. Makes about eight 8 oz. jars.