Spiced Pear Butter

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh pears (about 6 lb.)
  • 1/4 c. cider vinegar
  • 4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. whole allspice, tied in a cheesecloth bag
  • paraffin

Directions

  1. 1
    Pare and core pears; cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. 2
    To make 3 quarts, place in 5-quart kettle with vinegar and 1/4 cup water.
  3. 3
    Cook, covered, until soft, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    Mash with potato masher or put through food mill.
  5. 5
    Measure pulp.
  6. 6
    There should be about 7 cups.
  7. 7
    Return to kettle.

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