Pear Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Combine pears and water in a large Dutch oven.
2. 2
   Cover and cook over medium-low heat 40 minutes or until pears are soft, stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Press pears through a sieve or food mill; measure 1 quart of puree.
5. 5
   Combine 1 quart puree with remaining ingredients in a Dutch oven.
6. 6
   Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
7. 7
   Remove from heat; skim off foam.
8. 8
   Quickly pour hot pear mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace; wipe jar rims.
9. 9
   Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands.
10. 10
    Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Yield:
12. 12
    2 pints.