Winter Pear Butter

Capture the cozy essence of the season with this luscious Winter Pear Butter, a spread that’s as comforting as it is versatile. Made with ripe, juicy pears simmered to perfection alongside warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this recipe delivers a naturally sweet and aromatic treat. A touch of vanilla and a splash of lemon juice brighten the rich flavor, while a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar creates a silky smooth texture. This homemade fruit butter is slow-cooked to a deep, caramelized hue, making it perfect for slathering on toast, spooning over oatmeal, or using as an elegant topping for desserts. With just 20 minutes of prep and a few hours of simmering, you can savor a jar of pure winter indulgence all season long.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 large ripe pears
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Wash, peel, core, and chop the pears into 1-inch chunks.

Step 2

Place the chopped pears in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and water to the pot.

Step 4

Stir everything together to evenly coat the pears with the spices and sugar.

Step 5

Set the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let the pears cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to break down.

Step 7

Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the mixture to a countertop blender, working in batches if necessary, and blend until smooth.

Step 8

Return the blended pear mixture to the pot. Continue to cook on low heat, uncovered, for an additional 90 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. The mixture should thicken and darken into a rich, smooth butter-like consistency.

Step 9

Once the pear butter has reached the desired consistency, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 10

Transfer the pear butter to clean, sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or process in a water bath canner for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1288.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1101.6

Total Fat 2.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 36.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 288.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 223.7g
Protein 3.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.6mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1390.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.7%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 97.0%