Pear Butter Recipe: Delicious and Easy to Make

Fall season. Back to school, back to work, and back to the kitchen. Preparing and stocking up for the long winter days ahead. However, the fall season offers some delights of its own too. Though one could argue that they might not be as flashy and colorful as summer fruits, apples and pears are actually the best when it comes to preparing fruit butter, which brings us to our own pear butter recipe.

At some point, you will have a few ripe pears in your fridge that will surely go to waste. Our pear butter recipe, on the other hand, might just be the best solution to use these pears in your fridge. You can stock your pantry with this delightful fruit butter that uses only a few pears.

This pear butter recipe is easy to make, consists of those warm spices that will keep you cozy during the chilly winter days, and smells great. Perhaps most importantly, it will take your toast from average to perfect. We know that most of the time finishing those oat bars requires a good amount of patience and will, so why not try adding some of this spicy and sweet pear butter to them? 

Below, you will find our pear butter recipe, make sure you read it thoroughly to make the most flavorful and layered pear butter. 

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Pear butter recipe: FAQs

1. What’s the difference between pear butter and pear jam?

While both pear butter and pear jam are made from pears, there is a big difference between the two. Pear butter is made from whole pears that have been ground into a fine paste. Pear jam, on the other hand, is made from pear essence, which is a concentrated form of pear extract. Pear butter is richer and creamier than pear jam, and it has a more intense flavor, with no added pectin.

2. How to pick the right pears 

Although pear butter is actually a good way to make the best of those ripe pears that are about to go to waste, there are those who are looking to buy pears just to make this recipe.

First of all, you should be looking for pears that are ripe but still firm. Avoid pears that are overripe or bruised, as they will not produce good pear butter. Next, make sure that you pay attention to the color of the pears. For the best flavor, look for pears that are yellow or greenish-yellow in color. Avoid pears that are too red, as they will be too sweet for pear butter.

Going with Bartlett pears, in our opinion, is a safe bet. Bartlett pears have just the right amount of sweetness, and they are juicy and soft enough for our pear butter recipe. The good news is that they are very accessible. 

Ingredients

• Pears — 4 pounds.
• Lemon juice — 1 cup.
• Ground cinnamon — ⅓ tbsp.
• Ground ginger — ⅓ tbsp.
• Ground nutmeg — ⅓ tbsp.
• Cloves — ⅓ tbsp., optional.
• Honey — ⅓ tbsp., optional.
• Sugar — 2 cups.
• Water — 3 cups.

Instructions

1. Add the pears, sugar, and water to a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Bring to a boil, and follow up by adding the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and lemon juice.

3. Optional — For sweeter butter, add cloves or honey. 

4. Cook until the pears are soft. Stir well.

5. Blend the pear mixture until it is smooth.

6. Pour the pear butter into jars and seal them.

7. Store the jars in a cool, dark place, or in your refrigerator.

Equipment

• Measuring spoons and cups.

• Medium-sized saucepan.

• Glass jars.