Ingredients

5

medium pears, cored and diced (6 cups)

1

medium orange, seeded and chopped

1 1/2

cups sugar

1/2

cup chopped maraschino cherries

1/2

cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Mix pears, orange and sugar in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high heat setting 2 hours.

Stir mixture. Cook uncovered on high heat setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until very thick. Stir in cherries and walnuts. Cool about 2 hours.

Spoon conserve into container. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.