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                           Apple-Pear Butter

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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