Ingredients for Pear Butter
- 2 lbs ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- Pear Nectar
- Light Brown Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Ginger
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How to Make Pear Butter
- Peel, core, and chop 2 lbs ripe pears into 1-inch pieces.
- In a 5-7 quart slow cooker, combine the chopped pears, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the pears are extremely soft and easily mashed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Carefully transfer the pear mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker). Puree until completely smooth.
- Return the pureed pear butter to the slow cooker (if using a blender) and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow excess moisture to evaporate and thicken the butter slightly.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature. This allows the flavors to meld and the butter to thicken further.
- Transfer the cooled pear butter to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
229g
Fat
0g
Carbs
23g
