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Easy Pear Butter Recipe: 6 Hours Flavor

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A simple and flavorful homemade pear butter recipe with warm spices, perfect for fall. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 6 pounds ripe pears, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine chopped pears and water in a large pot or slow cooker.
  2. Cook over medium heat on the stovetop, or on low in a slow cooker, until pears are very soft, about 1-2 hours.
  3. Mash the pears with a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender until smooth or desired consistency.
  4. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and lemon juice.
  5. Continue to cook on low heat (stovetop or slow cooker), stirring frequently, until the pear butter has thickened to your liking, about 2-4 hours. It should be spreadable but not runny.
  6. Ladle the hot pear butter into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
  7. Wipe rims clean, apply lids and bands, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes for shelf-stable storage.

Notes

  • Use a mix of pear varieties for a more complex flavor.
  • Adjust spices to your preference.
  • For a sugar-free version, substitute with your preferred sugar substitute.
  • Pear butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks if not canning.

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