Apple-Pear Butter

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple-Pear Butter

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dips

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 pounds Juicy -- tart apples
4 pounds Pears
1 cup Orange juice
1/4 To 1/2 C. water -- if desired
2 tablespoons Grated orange peel
2/3 cup Sugar

Apple-Pear Butter Serving Size : Keywords : Preserves Canning Pears
Canning Qty Measurement Preparation : Ingredient *---* Wash
8 pint, five 1-1/2 pine or 4 quart jars in hot soapy water; rinse. Keep hot
until needed. Prepare lids as manufacturer directs. Wash apples and pears.
Place in a 6-quart pot. Pour orange juice over fruit; cover. Stirring
occasionally, cook over low heat until fruit is tender. If mixture is too dry,
add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water as mixture cooks. Press through a food mill or sieve
into a large bow; discard seeds and skins. Return puree to pot. Stir in orange
peel and sugar. Stirring constantly over medium heat, bring to a boil. Ladle
into 1 hot jar at a time, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Release trapped air.
Wipe
rim of jar with a clean damp cloth. Attach lid. Place in canner. Fill and
close
remaining jars. Process in a boilinb-water bath. Pints 20 minutes, 1-1/2 pints
or quarts,

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