2 ½ cup chopped, peeled fresh pears ½ cup water 3 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1.75 ounce package regular powdered fruit pectin 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ cup golden raisins ⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional) ¼ teaspoon ground mace or cinnamon

Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.