Pear Butter

By Jrhayashi

This is another one to use up those pears!!!

it is really good!!

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 lbs chopped Bartlett pears, do not peel or core them (remove any bruised or damaged parts)
• 1 star anise
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3-4 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• A wide 8-quart, thick-bottomed pan
• A food mill or chinois
• A large (8 cup) measuring cup
• 6-8 8-ounce canning jars, lids, and rings

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

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