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Pear Butter

A smooth and flavorful spread made from ripe pears, perfect for toast or as a filling in desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pears
  • 4 medium ripe pears peeled, cored, and chopped
Sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Method
 

Prepare the Pears
  1. Peel, core, and chop the pears into small pieces.
Cook the Pears
  1. In a saucepan, combine the chopped pears, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the pears are soft, about 30 minutes.
Blend the Mixture
  1. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender.
Add Spices and Simmer
  1. Return the blended pear mixture to the saucepan, add cinnamon and nutmeg, and simmer on low heat for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Store the Pear Butter
  1. Pour the hot pear butter into sterilized jars and seal. Let cool before storing in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 32gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pear butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or canned for longer storage.

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