Honey Pear Preserves

Core peel and finely chop enough pears to measure 4 cups. In a 4 qt pot combine pears, lemon, sugar, and honey. Bring to boil over mediume heat. Stirring till sugar dissolves. Stir in rosemary. Cook for 20 to 25 min, or till mixture is thick and sheets off a metal spoon, stirring frequently. Ladle hot preserves into hot 1/2 pint canning jar's, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Process in boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 pints