Description
Pear butter is a luscious, sweet spread that captures the essence of autumn in every jar. With its warm, inviting aroma and velvety texture, this homemade pear butter elevates breakfast, brunch, or snack time to a new level of deliciousness. Perfect for slathering on toast, pairing with cheese boards, or simply enjoying by the spoonful, this recipe is simple yet impressive. Get ready to create a delightful treat that invites comfort and joy into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pears: Peel and core the pears, then chop them into small chunks.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pot, mix chopped pears with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Cook down: Place the pot over medium heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the pears soften.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Thicken: Return the mixture to low heat and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes until thickened.
- Jar it up: Transfer hot pear butter into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg