Ingredients

Makes 8 cups

　　6 Anjou or Comice pears (slightly underripe), peeled and cut into large pieces

　　4 apples (a combination of Granny Smith, McIntosh, and Golden Delicious)

　　2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　1 cup apple juice

　　1/2 cup sugar

　　1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

　　

Step 1

1. Core, peel, and cut the pears and apples into large chunks. In a large, heavy pot, toss with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.

　　

Step 2

2. Combine the pears and apples with the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes or until the fruit is tender but not mushy.

　　

Step 3

3. Uncover the pot, stir and cook 5 minutes more. Adjust the flavors and remove from heat, stirring carefully so as not to break up the fruit too much. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 days.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 77 calories

　　20g carbohydrates

　　no protein

　　no fat

　　no cholesterol.

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness

　　Richmond

　　Va.