This pear butter recipe is an old recipe from a dear friend who added orange and nutmeg for a delicious flavor. It tastes so good!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds medium pears, quartered and cored
- 1/2 cup water, or as needed
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup orange juice
Directions
Step 1
Place pears into a large pot over medium heat; add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot and keep them from sticking, about 1/2 cup. Cook until the pears are soft, about 30 minutes. Press pears through a sieve or food mill, and measure out 2 quarts of the pulp.
Step 2
Pour pear pulp and sugar into a large saucepan and stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in orange zest, nutmeg, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to mound in a spoon. When mixture begins to thicken, stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. This process will take about 1 hour.
Step 3
Ladle pear butter into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles by sliding a metal spatula around where the pear butter touches the glass. Wipe jar rims clean, and seal with lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. The water should cover the jars by 1 inch. Check with your local extension for exact processing times for your area.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 32 | |
Calories 82 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat0g | 0% |
Cholesterol0mg | 0% |
Sodium1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars18g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 17% |
Calcium6mg | 0% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium70mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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