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A glass jar filled with homemade pear butter sits on a table, surrounded by fresh pears, a spoon, a patterned cloth, and plates with sliced and whole English muffins—an inviting scene for trying your favorite Pear Butter Recipe.
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Pear Butter

This Homemade Pear Butter Recipe is rich, smooth, and perfectly spiced! Made with ripe pears, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness for a cozy spread that’s ideal for toast, biscuits, or holiday gifting!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $6.71, $0.67 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Ripe Pears remove stems, peels and slice in about the same size pieces or use 3 cans pears, 14.5 ounces each
  • 3 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • ½ Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves

Instructions

  • Wash, peel, core, and slice 3 pounds of ripe pears into evenly sized pieces. If using canned pears, drain 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) before using. Place the pears in a medium saucepan.
  • Add 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the juice of ½ lemon, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
  • Stir until the pears are evenly coated with the seasonings.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Cover, reduce the heat to a low and simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium and heat for 10-15 minutes until the liquid in the pan is reduced in half.
  • Once the mixture has reduced and thickened, transfer to a food processor or blender or use an immersion blender in the pan to blend until smooth.
  • Transfer to canning jar or an air tight, heat proof, container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Notes

 
Recipe Tips
  • Cooking Time - Watch the butter closely while it's simmering so that the bottom does not burn.
  • Use Ripe Pears - The riper they are, the sweeter and smoother your pear butter will be.
  • Smoother Texture - Strain through a fine mesh sieve after blending.
  • Can It - Process in sterilized hot jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes in a large pot.
Variations Ideas
  • Vanilla Bean Pear Butter - Use a scraped vanilla bean instead of extract.
  • Pear Apple Butter - Mix half pears and half apples for a blended fruit version and a delicious variation.
  • Slow Cooker Pear Butter - Combine everything in a Crockpot and cook on low for 8–10 hours. Then blend with a immersion blend to enjoy.
  • Adjust Sweetness - Taste the pear mixture as it cooks. Some pears need less sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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