Pear Amber

Directions

1. 1
   Wash oranges; cut up and remove seeds, then dice or grind coarsely, peeling and all.
2. 2
   Add drained pineapple and peeled and diced pears to orange mixture.
3. 3
   (The orange and pineapple mixture keeps the pears from getting dark.)
4. 4
   Measure this mixture into a large, broad kettle.
5. 5
   For each cup, add 3 cups of sugar.
6. 6
   Heat slowly to boiling, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Boil, stirring frequently, 20 to 30 minutes longer, until pears are transparent and mixture is as thick as you like.
8. 8
   Add cherries.
9. 9
   Remove from heat; let stand overnight.
10. 10
    Stir occasionally while cooling.
11. 11
    Heat to boil; pack into jars.
12. 12
    Makes 3 1/2 pints.