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Ingredients
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10 pounds pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
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1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
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2 teaspoons orange zest
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
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4 cups white sugar
Directions
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Combine pears and orange juice in a large Dutch oven. Stir in orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla bean seeds. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until pears are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Puree pears in a food processor or using a food mill. Return pear puree to the Dutch oven. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Cook and stir over medium heat, uncovered, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
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Inspect 10 pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pear butter is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
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Pack pear butter into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Cover with metal lids and screw on rings.
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Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
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Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
37 | Calories |
10g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 160 | |
Calories 37 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Sodium 0mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 0g | 0% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 3mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 37mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.