Homemade Pear Butter
Pear butter is a delightful fall treat that captures the essence of autumn with its sweet and spiced pear flavor. This smooth, spreadable goodness is perfect for breakfast on toast, pancakes, or as a unique dessert topping. With minimal ingredients and an uncomplicated cooking process, making homemade pear butter is a breeze. Gather your family in the kitchen and enjoy the warm aroma while creating lasting memories together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett or Anjou), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the pears by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small chunks.
- In a large pot, combine chopped pears, sugar, lemon juice, spices, and water; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat; then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until pears are soft.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Simmer uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken.
- Transfer hot pear butter into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and cool before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg