Spiced Pear Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 fresh pears (about 6 lb.)
1/4 c. cider vinegar
4 c. sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. whole allspice, tied in a cheesecloth bag
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Preparation

Pare and core pears; cut into 1-inch cubes.
To make 3 quarts, place in 5-quart kettle with vinegar and 1/4 cup water.
Cook, covered, until soft, about 30 minutes.
Mash with potato masher or put through food mill.
Measure pulp.
There should be about 7 cups.
Return to kettle.