"Homemade pear butter spiced with star anise, ginger, lemon, cardamom, and nutmeg...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 to 5 lbs chopped Bartlett pears, do not peel or core them (remove any bruised or damaged parts)
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1 star anise
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger
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2 cups water
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1 cup lemon juice
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2-3 cups sugar (adjust down or up given the sweetness of the pears)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon lemon zest