10 • Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, August 23,2006 Maple Walnut Pear Conserve This pear conserve flavoured with maple syrup has many uses. Enjoy it on toast, scones or muffins. Stir a spoonful into plain yogurt or over frozen yogurt. Dot some over the apples in a pie or crisp for an interesting taste twist. Use to deglaze pan after cooking pork chops or chicken. Prep Time: 25 min.; Cooking/Standing Time: 20 min.; Makes about six 1-cup jars. 4 cups (1 L) chopped peeled ripe Ontario Pears (6 to 8) 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice 1 pkg (57 g) pectin crystals 3-1/2 cups (875 mL) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (175 ml) maple syrup 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts (optional) In Dutch oven, mix pears with lemon juice. Stir in pectin. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in maple syrup, and walnuts (if using). 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