Apple-Pear Butter

90 minutes Prep: 60 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

426 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	pounds	apples	juicy, tart
4	pounds	pears
1	cup	orange juice
1/4-1/2	cups	water	if desired
2	tablespoons	orange zest	grated
2/3	cup	sugar

Directions

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 boiling-water bath. Pints 20 minutes, 1-1/2 pints or quarts.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 681g

Amount per Serving

Calories 426 2% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.0g	37%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	54%
Sugars 82.0g
Protein 2.0g	5%

Vitamin A	5%		Vitamin C	69%
Calcium	5%		Iron	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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