Holiday Fruit Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water, apples and pears in 5-quart kettle.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft.
3. 3
   Stir in bananas.
4. 4
   Put fruit through food mill or sieve; return to kettle and stir in remaining ingredients.
5. 5
   Cook over medium heat until thick, about 1 hour, stirring frequently.
6. 6
   Cool, then pour into jars and refrigerate.
7. 7
   Makes 6 pints.