PEAR MARMALADE

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"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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

In 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., Stir 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., Cover 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.