Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter

1. 1

   Gather all the ingredients.

2. 2

   Put the pears in 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.

3. 3

   Press the pears through a sieve or food mill, then measure out 2 quarts of the pulp.

4. 4

   Pour the pear pulp and sugar into a large saucepan and stir until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the orange zest, nutmeg, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thick enough to mound on a spoon.

5. 5

   As the mixture starts to thicken, stir often to keep it from scorching on the bottom. This will take about 1 hour.

6. 6

   Ladle the 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 meets the glass. Wipe the jar rims clean, then seal with lids and rings.

7. 7

   Process the jars for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath, with the water covering the jars by 1 inch. Check with your local extension for exact processing times for your area.

8. 8

   Enjoy!

• Calories 93.04 kcal Low Source
• Protein 0.02 g Low Source
• Carbs 24.05 g Moderate
• Total Fat 0.01 g Low Source
• Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
• Sodium 2.53 mg Low Source
• Fiber 0.92 g Low Source
• Sugar 22.21 g High
• Added Sugar 0.16 g Low Source
• Calcium 0.26 mg Low Source
• Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
• Potassium 28.34 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 0.02 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 1.02 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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