Nutty Fruit Conserve

Name: Nutty Fruit Conserve
Ingredients: 5 c. chopped or coarsely ground peeled pears (about 4 lb.); 18 oz. dried apricots, coarsely ground; 15 oz. golden raisins; 3 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine; 8 oz. slivered almonds, coarsely chopped; 1 (3 oz.) pouch liquid fruit pectin

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

5 c. chopped or coarsely ground peeled pears (about 4 lb.)
18 oz. dried apricots, coarsely ground
15 oz. golden raisins
3 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine
8 oz. slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
1 (3 oz.) pouch liquid fruit pectin

Directions

1

In a large pot, combine the first 6 ingredients.
2

Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 20 minutes, adding the almonds during the last 5 minutes.
3

Quickly stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4

Remove from the heat.
5

Skim off any foam.
6

Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
7

Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps.
8

Process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath. Yields 5 pints.