Pear Marmalade Recipe

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Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Oranges3 Large
 Pears12 Large
 Sugar4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Minced ginger2 Tablespoon, preserved
 Salt1 1/4 Teaspoon
 Ground allspice1/2 Teaspoon
 7 1/2-pint canning jars and caps

Directions

1. Remove peel and white membrane from oranges; coarsely chop oranges to make about 1 1/2 cups. From orange peel, trim off as much white part as possible; cut peel into long, thin strips (about 2" by 1/8") to make about 3/4 cup, loosely packed. Peel, core, and coarsely chop pears to make about 14 cups.
2. In 8-quart Dutch oven or heavy saucepot over high heat, heat pears and oranges, orange peel, sugar, and remaining marmalade ingredients to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until very thick, about 45 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare jars and caps for processing .
4. With spoon, skim off foam from marmalade. Immediately ladle hot marmalade into hot jars to 1/4 inch from top (keep mixture simmering while filling jars). Close jars as manufacturer directs.
5. Process jars in boiling-water bath 15 minutes; cool jars and test for airtight seal
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