Pear Butter

5 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 20 ripe pears
  • 4 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. grated orange rind
  • 1/3 c. orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. 1
    Quarter and core pears; place in large pan.
  2. 2
    Add enough water to prevent sticking.
  3. 3
    Cook until soft.
  4. 4
    Press through sieve of food mill.
  5. 5
    Measure pulp.
  6. 6
    Combine 2 quarts pulp with remaining ingredients.
  7. 7
    Cook 15 minutes or until thick, stirring.
  8. 8
    Put in hot jar.
  9. 9
    Process in hot water bath 180° for 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cool. Test for seal.

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