I've really been looking forward to making apple butter. I've never done it before but I absolutely love the taste of it. I can't wait for fall so I can go and buy a huge basket of apples to use to make apple butter, apple pie, etc. But, it's not yet apple season so I've been looking for something else to make. Lately I've seen several posts on pear butter.
I wasn't sure if I'd like it as much as the apple butter, but this version of pear butter is clearly a winner. I put it on toast the morning after I ate it and it was delicious. Sweet and spicy with hints of vanilla this was certainly a surprising treat that I'll get to enjoy year round.
Pear Butter (adapted from Simply Recipes)
4-5 pounds pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
2 T. chopped fresh ginger
2 c. water
1 c. bottled lemon juice
3-4 c. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. nutmeg
2 t. vanilla, divided
1. In a large pot over medium high heat place the chopped pears and ginger. Add the water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook for 20 minutes.
5. Remove the jars and let sit for 12 hours then check the seals. Store in a cool, dry place.
Makes 7 half pints of pear butter.
Kirsten
Heather,
I love pears, and making pear butter. This year I tried omnivorous' salted caramel pear butter and holy cow that stuff is awesome. Thanks for giving me the link to include in my upcoming Band Fruit Fundraiser Recipe Round Up! It will be published on 12/4/2013!
Allison @ Alli 'n Son
My son loves pears, I bet he would love this.
Thanks for stopping by sweet tooth Friday!
Molly Jean
Pear butter?! Fantastic idea! Now that you've got me excited for canning I might have to put this on my to-do list 🙂
Debbi Hook
I made a crock-pot apple/pear butter last year and it was wonderful. It was great - but this looks so delicious, I may try IT this year! I saw your post on Sweets for Saturday - thanks for sharing 🙂
Shirley
I've never heard of pear butter either, but it sounds even better than apple butter!
CrystalsCozyKitchen
I've never heard of pear butter, but this sounds delicious.