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pear butter

Recipe by
G F
Anywhere, AL

This is a recipe I often make in the summer when my pear trees over produces. The recipe can easily be increased if you want to can for the winter. I also make this in the winter when I buy too many pears and they get over ripe. You can easily leave the sugar out for a low calorie version. With all the spices and sweetness of the pears you will never miss the sugar.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For pear butter

  • 5
    ripe pears, overly ripe work well
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make pear butter

  • 1
    Peel, core and roughly chop pears.
  • 2
    Place in a heavy saucepan with remaining ingredients.
  • 3
    Cook until pears are softened and blended with spices. Stir often.
  • 4
    Serve warm or chilled. Will keep for several weeks in refrigerator in tightly sealed container.
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