Spiced Pear Butter Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Spiced Pear Butter Recipe). A delicious, naturally low-sugar treat! The orange and spices are wonderful... the trick is to not let them overpower the pears. The lemon adds a brightness to the flavor, while the vanilla is balancing. Spread over toast or with meats such as ham, pork chops, or chicken. Makes an excellent gift too. Place improperly sealed or open jars in refrigerator and use within the month.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr45 mins

Additional: 1day

Total: 1day

Servings: 40

Yield: 6 1/2-pint jars

Spiced Pear Butter Recipe

Ingredients

4 pounds ripe pears - unpeeled

quartered

and cored

½ cup water

1 ½ cups agave nectar

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon orange zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

⅛ teaspoon allspice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place pears and 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook until softened about 20 minutes. Transfer pears to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth but not liquefied.

Step 2

Return pear puree to the saucepan. Add agave nectar lemon juice orange zest vanilla extract cinnamon nutmeg cloves and allspice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer pear butter until thickened stirring frequently 70 to 90 minutes.

Step 3

Wash and rinse six 1/2-pint jars lids and rings; let jars and rings dry on a rack. Immerse lids in a dish of boiling water.

Step 4

Fill a large canning pot with water. Bring to a boil; cover and keep simmering.

Step 5

Fill the dry jars to 1/2 inch from the top with hot pear butter using a ladle and canning funnel. Wipe rims clean. Pick up lids using tongs; cap jars and screw on the rings. Use canning tongs to completely immerse jars into the pot of boiling water. Cover pot; boil jars for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove jars with your tongs. Let cool about 24 hours. Check seals to make sure lids have sucked down; listen for a popping sound. Label jars and store.

Nutritional Information

Spiced Pear Butter Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:40

Calories: 63.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.2g

Carbohydrates: 16.9g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 13.5g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 11.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 3.1mg 5%

Folate: 3.5mcg 1%

Calcium: 5.1mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 3.4mg 1%

Potassium: 57.6mg 2%

Sodium: 0.6mg

Calories From Fat: 0.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.