STEP 1: Add the pears and sugar into a large saucepan. A large saucepan will let the water evaporate faster than a small one!
STEP 2: Cook at medium to high heat. You'll notice that the mixture is very watery.
STEP 3: When the mixture is mostly solid with just a bit of water at the bottom (as shown), add the ginger and simmer at low heat.
STEP 4: The jam is ready when the fruit is moist but no longer oozes water.
STEP 5: Serve with buttered toast. Keep refrigerated.