Pear Butter Recipe

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Directions

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