Pear Honey Preserves

1. 1

   Position knife blade in food processor bowl.

2. 2

   Add pears; cover with lid.

3. 3

   Process until finely chopped, not pureed. Measure pears to equal 4 cups.

4. 4

   Combine pears and sugar in a heavy saucepan; bring mixture slowly to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, stirring frequently.

6. 6

   Add pineapple; cook an additional 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Spoon mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space; wipe jar rims.

8. 8

   Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands.

9. 9

   Process jars in boiling water bath 10 minutes. Yield: 6 half pints.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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