Description
Experience the warmth of homemade pear butter, a delightful spread that transforms simple breakfasts into special moments. With a perfect blend of ripe pears, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness, this easy-to-make recipe will fill your kitchen with comforting aromas and create cherished memories with every jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe pears (about 6–8 medium pears), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on pear sweetness)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your pears by washing, peeling, and coring them. Chop into quarters.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the chopped pears, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally until well mixed.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes until the pears are soft.
- Using an immersion blender or regular blender, purée the mixture until smooth.
- Pour the pear butter into sterilized jars while warm. Seal tightly and allow to cool before refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg