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                            Apple Pear Butter

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      lb            Tart, juicy apples
   4      lb            Pears
   1      c             Orange juice
     1/4  c             Water -- up to 1/2 c, if desired
   2      tb            Orange zest -- grated
     2/3  c             Sugar

Wash eight pint, five 1-1/2 pint, 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 qt 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 zest and sugar.
Stirring constantly over medium heat, bring to a boil. Ladle into
1 hot jar at a time, leaving 1/2" 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 boiling-water bath. Pints
20 minutes, 1-1/2 pints or quarts, [?]


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