Pear Conserves

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. winter pears, pared and sliced (8 c.)
  • 4 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. raisins
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • 1 c. broken walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all ingredients except walnuts in Dutch oven.
  2. 2
    Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  3. 3
    Boil uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly (25 to 30 minutes). Stir in walnuts.
  4. 4
    Immediately pour mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  5. 5
    Wipe rim of jars.
  6. 6
    Seal and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Makes 4 to 5 pints.

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