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Pear Butter

Pear Butter

Cost $10, save $8

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  • 105 Min
  • 32 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍐 4 pounds medium pears, quartered and cored
    • 💧 ½ cup water, or as needed
    • 🍬 2 cups sugar
    • 🍊 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 🍊 ¼ cup orange juice

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Place pears into a large pot over medium heat; 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.

3

Press pears through a sieve or food mill, and measure out 2 quarts of the pulp.

4

Pour pear pulp and sugar into a large saucepan and stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in orange zest, nutmeg, and orange juice.

5

Cook over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to mound in a spoon. Stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. This process will take about 1 hour.

6

Ladle 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.

7

Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. The water should cover the jars by 1 inch.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

82

Calories

  • 0
    Protein
  • 21
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Use ripe pears for better flavor and natural sweetness.Stir frequently during the final cooking to prevent scorching.Sterilize jars completely to ensure long shelf-life.This pear butter can be a great homemade holiday gift!