Pear Butter

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In 'Slow Cooker: The Best Cookbook Ever' by Diane Phillips"

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 10 cups

ingredients

• 12 medium pears, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks (Bosc or Anjou)
• 1⁄2 cup pear nectar or 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in the insert of a 5-7 quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours, until the pears are soft.
3. Using a potato masher or immersion blender, puree the butter.
4. Cool to room temperature and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reviews

[DailyInspiration]

My pear butter has not quite finished cooking yet; however, my kitchen smells incredible. I added a little allspice to the ingredient list because I love the flavor of it. I sampled it a few minutes ago and it is very good. Can't wait to jar it up and share with my neighbor. Thanks for the post.