How to Make Apple-Pear Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like homemade apple-pear butter to bring a delicious burst of fall flavor to your breakfast table. This sweet and creamy spread is a delicious way to savor the fruits of the season, and it's surprisingly simple to make. Whether you spoon it onto toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a filling for a pastry, apple-pear butter is a versatile and tasty addition to your culinary arsenal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3 Bartlett pears - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 ounces

  • Combine apples, pears, and apple juice in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples and pears are soft, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook over low heat for 2 hours more, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; mash fruit with potato masher. Allow to cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan over low heat; cook, uncovered, stirring often, until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    42 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 68mg