Pear Butter

• 10 lbs pears, processed to a puree i did in a vita mix
• 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 4 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 vanilla bean, seeds of

1. Wash 8-10 pint jars in hot soapy water or in dish washer.
2. Keep hot until needed.
3. Prepare lids as manufacturer directs.
4. Place in a 6-quart pot.
5. Pour orange juice over fruit.
6. Stir in orange peel, sugar, spices and seed of vanilla bean.
7. Use a hand blender if need be to get a nice smooth puree.
8. Stirring constantly over medium heat, bring to a boil.
9. Ladle into hot jars 1 at a time, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
10. Release trapped air.
11. Wipe rim of jars with a clean damp cloth.
12. Attach lid.
13. Place in canner.
14. Process in a boiling-water bath.
15. For 15 minutes.

fresh squeezed orange juice, orange zest, sugar, fresh grated nutmeg, ground cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla bean

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pear-butter-70474 (may not work)