SPICED PEAR BUTTER

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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.

Provided by Shae's Mama

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes

Time P1DT2h45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

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