Combine the strawberries, pears, vanilla andlemon juice in a stockpot; crush fruit slightly. Stir in pectin.
Bring to afull rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return toa full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat; skim off any foam. Carefullyladle hot mixture into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove airbubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids.
Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-watercanner.
Yield: about 6 half pints
(For low sugar version add: Ball Low sugar/no sugar add 4 1/2 Tablespoons OR 4 t. Pomona Pectin and 4 t. calcium water OR 1 box Sure Jel Low sugar/no sugar (pink box))