Ginger Pear Butter
Infuse your kitchen with the warm, spiced aroma of homemade Ginger Pear Butter—a silky, fruit-forward spread that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This easy, small-batch recipe starts with four pounds of ripe pears, simmered to perfection with a splash of lemon juice and a touch of water. Pureed until luxuriously smooth and delicately sweetened with granulated sugar, it’s elevated with a blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and fragrant vanilla extract, creating a deeply comforting flavor profile. Slowly cooked to a spreadable consistency, this pear butter is perfect for slathering on toast, topping pancakes, swirling into yogurt, or even glazing roasted meats. Whether you jar it up for gifting or enjoy it all yourself, this autumn-inspired treasure pairs cozy spice with natural sweetness in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds ripe pears
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Wash the pears thoroughly and peel, core, and dice them into small chunks.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the diced pears, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and can easily be mashed with a fork, about 15–20 minutes.
Using an immersion blender or a food processor, puree the cooked pears until the mixture is smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
Return the pear puree to the pot and stir in the sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Cook the mixture over low to medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for 90–120 minutes, or until the butter has thickened to your desired consistency. It should hold its shape on a spoon and not drip off easily.
Taste the pear butter and adjust the seasoning, adding more ginger or cinnamon if desired.
Once thickened, remove the pot from the heat and let the pear butter cool slightly.
Ladle the ginger pear butter into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top. Seal tightly with lids.
If planning to store long-term, process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Otherwise, store in the refrigerator and consume within a few weeks.
Serve your Ginger Pear Butter on toast, pancakes, in yogurt, or as a glaze for meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.0 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.1 g | 222% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 2152 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
