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

Spiced pear butter is a delicious and aromatic spread that is perfect for fall. Made with fresh pears and a blend of warm spices, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home. Whether you spread it on toast, use it as a topping for yogurt, or even as a filling for baked goods, this pear butter is a versatile and flavorful addition to any meal.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients. The key to making a delicious pe...

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds ripe pears - unpeeled, quartered, and cored
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups agave nectar
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon allspice

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 day 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 6 1/2-pint jars

  • Place pears and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until softened, about 20 minutes. Transfer pears to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth but not liquefied.
  • Return pear puree to the saucepan. Add agave nectar, lemon juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer pear butter until thickened, stirring frequently, 70 to 90 minutes.
  • Wash and rinse six 1/2-pint jars, lids and rings; let jars and rings dry on a rack. Immerse lids in a dish of boiling water.
  • Fill a large canning pot with water. Bring to a boil; cover and keep simmering.
  • Fill the dry jars to 1/2 inch from the top with hot pear butter using a ladle and canning funnel. Wipe rims clean. Pick up lids using tongs; cap jars and screw on the rings. Use canning tongs to completely immerse jars into the pot of boiling water. Cover pot; boil jars for 10 minutes.
  • Remove jars with your tongs. Let cool, about 24 hours. Check seals to make sure lids have sucked down; listen for a popping sound. Label jars and store.
  • Nutrition

    64 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 58mg