Description
This Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter is a smooth, sweet, and aromatic spread perfect for holiday breakfasts or as a homemade gift. It combines the warm flavors of vanilla and spices with the natural sweetness of pears.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups pears (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the pears. Place them in a large saucepan with the water, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the pears are soft and starting to break down.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, transfer the pears to a regular blender and purée in batches. Return the purée to the saucepan.
- Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Add the lemon juice to help brighten the flavor and balance the sweetness. Stir to combine everything evenly.
- Lower the heat to low and simmer the pear butter for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. The mixture should reduce and thicken to a spreadable consistency. Continue to simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.
- If you want to preserve your pear butter, pour it into sterilized jars while still hot, leaving about 1/4-inch headspace. Seal the jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Alternatively, store the pear butter in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Once the pear butter has cooled, serve it on toast, scones, or pancakes.
Notes
- Pears: Bartlett or Bosc pears work well due to their natural sweetness and soft texture when cooked. Drain canned pears before using.
- Sugar: Adjust sugar based on pear sweetness or use honey or maple syrup for a healthier option.
- Spices: Experiment with cloves, allspice, or ginger for a unique twist.
- Control the sweetness: Taste and adjust sugar and spices as needed while simmering.
- Texture: Cook until thick and spreadable, but not too thick.
- Add extra flavor: Consider adding ginger, cloves, or citrus zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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