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Pears are a versatile fruit that are often overlooked. Don't miss out on this delicious fruit! The Diabetic Pear Butter will be a real hit with the diabetics out there. The Baked Pears are wonderful baked with pecans and raisins.
DIABETIC'S PEAR BUTTER
4 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice, divided
4 lb firm, ripe pears (about 10 large pears)
2/3 cup white grape juice
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground allspice
8 to 10 packets artificial sweetener
Combine water and half of lemon juice. Place peeled, cored, quartered pears in mixture to prevent browning. When all pears are prepared, drain liquid. Put pears in kettle with remaining lemon juice and grape juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until pears are soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Press pears through a colander or process in a blender. Return puree to kettle and add spices. Cook and stir until thick, about 20 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and add sweetener, adjusting to taste. Pour into jars and refrigerate up to 3 weeks. If preferred, pour into sterilized jars and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Be sure jars are well sealed.
Yield: 4 cups
Note: This makes a great gift to give a diabetic. Cover the top of the lid with a pretty piece of fabric and tie it on with raffia or colorful ribbon.
BAKED PEARS
5 pears, cored and peeled
2 tbsp chopped pecans
2 tbsp raisins
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
Cut pears in half and place in greased baking dish, cut side up. Sprinkle pecans and raisins over pears. Combine water, honey, and lemon juice together in saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over pears and sprinkle cinnamon over top. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Baste often.
Enjoy!
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