Pour orange juice over fruit; cover. Stirring occasionally, cook over low heat until fruit is tender. If mixture is too dry, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water as mixture cooks. Press through a food mill or sieve into a large bow; discard seeds and skins. Return puree to pot. Stir in orange peel and sugar. Stirring constantly over medium heat, bring to a boil. Ladle into 1 hot jar at a time, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Release trapped air.
Wipe rim of jar with a clean damp cloth. Attach lid. Place in canner. Fill andclose remaining jars. Process in a boilinb-water bath. Pints 20 minutes, 1-1/2 pints or quarts,
Ingredients
4 pounds Juicy , tart apples
4 pounds Pears
1 cup Orange juice
1/4 To 1/2 C. water , if desired
2 tablespoons Grated orange peel
2/3 cup Sugar