Pear Butter
["10 large ripe pears (5 lb.), quartered and cored", "1 c. water", "2 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. grated orange rind", "3 Tbsp. orange juice", "1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg"]
["Combine pears and water in a large Dutch oven.", "Cover and cook over medium-low heat 40 minutes or until pears are soft, stirring occasionally.", "Drain.", "Press pears through a sieve or food mill; measure 1 quart of puree.", "Combine 1 quart puree with remaining ingredients in a Dutch oven.", "Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.", "Remove from heat; skim off foam.", "Quickly pour hot pear mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace; wipe jar rims.", "Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands.", "Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.", "Yield:", "2 pints."]
["water", "sugar", "orange rind", "orange juice", "ground nutmeg"]