One of Amy's and my many adventures included a new beloved favorite! Many of the neighbors in our neighborhood can't wait for Christmas to receive their new jar of pear honey!
PEAR HONEY
(adapted from an online recipe)
8 cups almost too ripe Pears, run through a food mill
1 cup 100% pineapple juice
8 cups sugar
Bring to a boil in large pot over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Once reaching a full boil (still boils when stirred) reduced to medium (I do medium low) and cook until mixture is the color and texture of pure honey (almost like it needs melted just a little bit)
It takes 2 1/2-3 hours. Stir frequently!! The longer you cook it, the thicker it gets. ;)
Laddle into hot jars, filling to 1/4" of top. Wipe rims and seal with hot lids and rings. Process is water bath canner for 10 minutes (in Utah we should increase that to 15-20). Enjoy!!!
It is BY FAR my MOST favorite thing to can and to eat! :)
Do you suppose it would be possible to do this with apples? Could we do some of this next week? The neighbor has a tree full-to-bursting of pears and I know she'd be fine with me picking some.
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