Pear Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 ripe pears
4 c. sugar
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/3 c. orange juice
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preparation

Quarter and core pears; place in large pan.
Add enough water to prevent sticking.
Cook until soft.
Press through sieve of food mill.
Measure pulp.
Combine 2 quarts pulp with remaining ingredients.
Cook 15 minutes or until thick, stirring.
Put in hot jar.
Process in hot water bath 180\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Cool. Test for seal.