Pear Butter
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 jar
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 389
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 95
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 87
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 28
- Total: 1 hr 57 min
- Prep: 7 min
- Cook: 1 hr 50 min
Ingredients
2 cans pear halves, drained
3 tablespoons pear brandy
1/2 (1-pound) box brown sugar
1 orange, zested and juiced
Directions
- Simmer pear halves and brandy in a saucepan for 20 minutes over medium heat. In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, zest, and orange juice. Set aside. When pears are soft, transfer to a blender and puree*. Add puree to saucepan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pear butter is ready when all the liquid has evaporated and the consistency is very thick. If canning, follow USDA guidelines for canning.
- *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.