Pink Champagne Pear Perserves

Peel and dice pears into medium-sized pieces (not too small,not too big). Add pears to a medium-sized heavy bottomed saucepot. Add lemon juice, stir to coat pears. Add champagne and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours until liquid is reduced by roughly half and fruit is translucent. Bring to a full boil stirring constantly. Add pectin, continue to boil for 3 minutes (still stirring constantly!). Pack into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/8 inch headspace. Process in boiling water for ten minutes.