White layer on top of pear cider vinegar

I have some jars of the beginnings of Pear cider vinegar. They are on week four and have formed this jelly like thick layer on the top. Is this the mother? I still haven’t removed the pear pieces, so when I go to remove them, do I just leave that in there, and just try to kind of scoop them out around it?

Thanks for any advice. 🍐