Pear Marmalade
"I disliked pear preserves until I got this recipe from my husband's Aunt Helen. The marmalade is always a favorite at my dinner table." – Patty Schreck Davenport, Washington
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 medium ripe pears, peeled and quartered
- 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
- 5-1/2 cups sugar
Directions
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1In a food processor, cover and process pears in batches until pureed. Measure out enough pears to make 2-1/2 cups. In a Dutch oven, combine the pineapple, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest and pears. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
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2Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle into jars or freezer containers and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
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3Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 12 months.
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