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Pear Butter
Prep
30 mins
Cook
1 mins
Servings
32
Difficulty
Medium
Making pear butter at home is one of my favorite ways to capture the essence of fall in a jar. This recipe comes together surprisingly fast, taking just over an hour from start to finish, which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight project. I love using fresh pears because they're naturally sweet and packed with fiber, so you're getting something truly nourishing without any mysterious additives. The orange zest and nutmeg add warmth and complexity that store bought versions simply can't match, and honestly, the whole process is so simple that even beginner cooks will feel like a kitchen wizard. The result is a silky spread that's wonderful on toast, stirred into yogurt, or swirled into baked goods.
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Ingredients
- 44 pounds medium pears, quartered and cored
- 22 cups sugar
- 11 teaspoon grated orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup orange juice¼ cup orange juice
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Instructions
- 1
Place pears into a large pot over medium heat, and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot and keep them from sticking, about 1/2 cup. Cook until the pears are soft, about 30 minutes. Press pears through a sieve or food mill, and measure out 2 quarts of the pulp.
- 2
Pour the pear pulp and sugar into a large saucepan and stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in the orange zest, nutmeg and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thick enough to mound in a spoon. When the mixture begins to thicken, stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. This will take about 1 hour.
- 3
Ladle the pear butter into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles by sliding a metal spatula around where the pear butter touches the glass. Wipe jar rims clean, and seal with lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. The water should cover the jars by 1 inch. Check with your local extension for exact processing times for your area.
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