Delicious Pear Butter
Wake up to the warm, inviting aroma of homemade pear butter that transforms your breakfast into a delightful experience. This rich, sweet spread captures the essence of fall with its cozy flavors, making it perfect for toast, pastries, or even as a thoughtful gift. Easy to make and utterly delicious, pear butter is a nostalgic treat that will have you reminiscing about cherished moments in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups ripe pears (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare your pears by washing, peeling, coring, and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine chopped pears and water. Cook until soft (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Add sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about an hour, stirring frequently until it reaches a buttery consistency.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Allow pear butter to cool before transferring to clean jars. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for later use.
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: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg