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Pear Honey

3 lbs (6 to 8) ripe pears
1 cup undrained canned crushed pineapple
5 cups sugar
1-2 drops each red and yellow food coloring, optional

Peel, core and coarsely chop pears.  Using a food processor (pulse
mode) chop them fine but do not puree.  Combine pears with pineapple
and sugar in kettle. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, 20
minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.  Stir in the food
coloring, if desired.

Ladle into sterilized jars and seal immediately. After sealing,
process in a water bath.

Yield: 4 12-oz jars or 6 8-oz jars

Printable version: pear-honey08.txt.