Basic Pear Butter

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Basic Pear Butter

Basic Pear Butter
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    9

Transform the humble pear into a luscious, spiced butter that captures the essence of autumn. This simple yet elegant spread is perfect for toast, scones, or as an accompaniment to cheese.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Sodium
    0 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Puree the prepared pears in a food processor or blender until completely smooth. (5 minutes)

02

Step
15 mins

Measure 3 cups of the pear puree into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the mixture begins to bubble gently. (15 minutes)

03

Step
20 mins

Stir in the ground cinnamon, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the pear butter thickens to your desired consistency. This may take another 15-20 minutes, depending on the pears' water content. The butter is ready when a spoonful placed on a chilled plate holds its shape.

04

Step
5 mins

Prepare a 1-pint jar by immersing it in simmering water for 5 minutes to sterilize. Wash the lid and ring with warm soapy water. Carefully remove the hot jar and place it on a clean towel.

05

Step
5 mins

Ladle the hot pear butter into the sterilized jar, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe the rim of the jar clean, place the lid on top, and screw on the ring until fingertip tight.

06

Step
30 mins

Allow to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator. Pear butter will thicken further as it cools. (30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using brown sugar instead of white. A pinch of nutmeg or ginger would also be lovely additions.
Adjust the amount of cinnamon to suit your taste.
Pear butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Ignacio Mohr

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Gina Crona

    Jun 29, 2025

    I added a bit of nutmeg, as suggested, and it was delicious!

  • Claud Bernier

    Jun 20, 2025

    The texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.

  • Luella Satterfield

    Jun 20, 2025

    This recipe was so easy to follow! My pear butter turned out amazing, and my family loved it.

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