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Ingredients
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4 pounds medium pears, quartered and cored
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½ cup water, or as needed
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ cup orange juice
Directions
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Place pears into a large pot over medium heat; add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot and keep them from sticking, about 1/2 cup. Cook until the pears are soft, about 30 minutes. Press pears through a sieve or food mill, and measure out 2 quarts of the pulp.
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Pour pear pulp and sugar into a large saucepan and stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in orange zest, nutmeg, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to mound in a spoon. When mixture begins to thicken, stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. This process will take about 1 hour.
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Ladle pear butter into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles by sliding a metal spatula around where the pear butter touches the glass. Wipe jar rims clean, and seal with lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. The water should cover the jars by 1 inch. Check with your local extension for exact processing times for your area.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
82 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 32 | |
Calories 82 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 18g | |
Protein 0g | 0% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
Calcium 6mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 70mg | 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.