Wash, peel, and core the pears, then cut them into ½-inch chunks and toss with lemon juice.

Combine the pear chunks, granulated sugar, additional lemon juice, and lemon zest in a heavy-bottomed pot. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Place the pot over medium heat and stir frequently until it begins to boil and the sugar fully dissolves.

Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Test the mixture's consistency on a cold plate; it should wrinkle when pushed.

Allow the preserves to cool for a brief period before transferring to sterilized jars.

Let jars cool completely at room temperature before storing in the refrigerator or process in boiling water.

Enjoy the preserves on toast, desserts, or cheese platters!