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Pear Butter Recipe – A Sweet & Savory Fall Spread

Homemade Pear Butter

A delicious, smooth pear butter made from ripe pears, cinnamon, and cloves—perfect for spreading on toast or adding to your favorite fall recipes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Cooking Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 12 jars
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium Pears
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Water

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Blender
  • Canning Jars

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and chop the pears into small pieces. Place them in a large pot.
  2. Add water, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon juice to the pears. Stir everything together and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and the mixture thickens.
  4. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the pear mixture until smooth and creamy.
  5. Return the pear butter to the stove and simmer for another 30 minutes to achieve the desired thickness.
  6. Once thickened, pour the pear butter into sterilized jars and seal them. Store in the refrigerator or process in a water bath for long-term storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pear butter is perfect for gifting or enjoying throughout the fall and winter months. For added flavor, try adding a dash of vanilla extract.
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