Pear Honey

Delicious as a topping for ice cream, cakes, eat on toast like jam or jelly, etc.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: -

Ingredients

1 qt. pears
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
6 c. sugar
1 T. lemon juice
1/3 c. water
1 (14 oz.) bag shredded coconut (optional)

Directions

Peel pears and remove seeds. Chop pears in a food processor until very fine. Mix with lemon juice and 1/3 c. water. Cook in heavy saucepan until pears are very tender. Add coconut if desired, pineapple and sugar. Stir often, will stick easily. Cook until pear honey is thick. Pour into hot, sterilized jars. Adjust lids and bands. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.

Categories: Boiling Water Bath, Breakfast, BWB Fruits, BWB Jams, Jellies, Butters & Preserves, Canning, Condiments, Desserts, Other Breakfast, Sauces

Submitted by: kentuckyfarmgirl on May 3, 2010