Pear Brandy Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare canning jars. Combine pears, sugar, orange juice, brandy and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice in a heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook slowly until the pears are very tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
3. 3
   Spoon the mixture into a food processor or blender, and puree it, in batches if necessary, until it is smooth.
4. 4
   Return the mixture to the heat, and simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until it is very thick, another 25 to 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Taste and add remaining lemon juice, if needed.
6. 6
   Spoon the mixture into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Adjust time according to altitude.