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treeskin ([personal profile] treeskin) wrote2007-01-02 12:22 am

Pear Butter

Pear Butter -- makes 4 pints

about 20 medium pears
4 c sugar*
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/3 c orange juice

Core, peel. slice pears. Combine pears and 1/2 c water in a large pot. Simmer until soft. Put pulp through sieve, do not liquify.

Combine pulp and other ingredients. Cook until thick enough to round up on a spoon. Stir constantly to prevent sticking.

Pour into hot jars, leaving 1/4" head space. Wipe rim and place lids and rings. Process in water bath for 10 minutes.

* Sugar: measure pulp, add half that volume in sugar. Can substitute half brown sugar.