Pear Butter
Sweetened with honey and warm spice, this homemade pear butter is a fall staple you'll want to put on everything! It's great for canning and storing to enjoy with all of your favorite baked goods year-round.
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs . ripe pears (peeled, cored and diced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Steps
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Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to combine.
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Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 50 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure the bottom doesn’t burn.
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After the mixture has cooked down and the pears are very soft remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before blending.
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After a few minutes of cooling, transfer to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth.
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Store in a mason jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy on toast, pancakes, pound cake, ice cream, or drizzled-on fruit.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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