Pear Butter
Jan. 2nd, 2007 12:22 amPear 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.
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.