Pear Butter
Pear Butter is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in about 1 hour 48 minutes. Made with large ripe pears (5 lb.), quartered and cored, c. water, c. sugar, . grated orange rind and . orange juice, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
Combine pears and water in a large Dutch oven.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat 40 minutes or until pears are soft, stirring occasionally.
Drain.
Press pears through a sieve or food mill; measure 1 quart of purée.
Combine 1 quart purée with remaining ingredients in a Dutch oven.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat; skim off foam.
Quickly pour hot pear mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace; wipe jar rims.
Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands.
Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
Yield: pints.
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