Pear Butter
Pear butter is a delightful homemade spread that captures the essence of autumn in every spoonful. With ripe, juicy pears simmered with warm spices, this golden concoction transforms breakfast favorites and elevates desserts. Whether enjoyed on toast or as a topping for ice cream, pear butter brings warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen, making it a perfect gift or personal indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ripe pears (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cored
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your pears by peeling, coring, and cutting them into chunks.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine pear chunks, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed and cook until the pears are tender (about 20 minutes).
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender until smooth.
- Return the blended mixture to low heat and simmer uncovered for another 30-40 minutes until thickened.
- Transfer hot pear butter into sterilized jars and seal tightly. Allow to cool before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg