Pear Honey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large pears, peeled, cored and quartered (1 1/2 lb.)
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
4 c. sugar

Preparation

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add pears. Process until finely chopped.
Do not puree.
Measure pears to equal 4 cups.
Combine 4 cups pears, pineapple and remaining ingredients in a heavy saucepan; bring slowly to a boil.
Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, 40 minutes or until thick.
Spoon mixture into hot sterilized jars, filling to 1/4-inch from top; wipe jar rims.
Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands. Process in boiling-water bath 5 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack. Store in a cool, dark place.
Yield:
3 half pints.