Pear Balsamic Honey

Directions

1. 1
   Run the peeled and cored pears through a food mill on a coarse grind (or
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   chop very fine.
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   ).
4. 4
   Measure the fruit puree.
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   Add the balsamic vinegar, and add water if needed so that the fruit puree measures 4 cups.
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   Stir the brown sugar and ginger root into the pear puree.
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   Bring the mixture to a boil.
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   When the boiling puree cant be stirred down, reduce the heat to medium and maintain the steady boil, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and sheets from the spoon.
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   Time will vary but this takes between 25 to 35 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from the heat, skim off any foam that rises, and ladle into
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    prepared jars leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
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    Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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    Adjust time according to your altitude.