Pear Butter

Pear Butter yield about 4 pints

6 to 7 pounds pears(about 20 medium)
4 cups sugar
1tsp. grated orange peel ( I use 2tsp.I like to use more)
1/2tsp.nutmeg ( I also add a 1/2tsp. of cinnamon,it not in the recipe)
1/3 c. orange juice

To prepare Pulp:
Wash pears.Core,peel and slice pears.Combine pears and 1/2c. water in a large saucepot.simmer until pears are soft. Pure`e using a food processor or food mill, being careful not to liquefy.measure 2 quarts pear pulp.

To Make Butter:
Combine pear pulp and sugar in a large saucepot,stirring until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients. Cook until thick enough to round up on a spoon. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Ladel hot butter into hot jars, leaving a 1/4- inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two piece caps. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.