directions
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1
Peel pears and chop finely in a food processor or put through a grinder by hand
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2
Chop onions very fine
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3
Peel and seed the peppers and cut fine
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4
Mix pears, onions, and peppers in a colander
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5
Drain, but do not squeeze
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6
Place in a deep enameled kettle
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7
Add remaining ingredi- ents except cayenne. Place over low heat and bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally
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8
Cook for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time
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9
Remove from heat and add cayenne pepper to taste
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10
Seal in hot sterile pints
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11
Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes
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12
Makes 12 pints.
PEAR RELISH
ingredients
- 12 good-sized hard pears
- 4 cups onions
- 4 cups green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers
- 4 cups sweet red bell peppers
- 4 cups white sugar
- 6 tablespoons powdered mustard
- 2 tablespoons powdered turmeric
- 5 tablespoons salt
- 2 quarts apple cider vinegar
- cayenne pepper to taste