Sugar Free Pear Butter
Indulge in the rich, natural sweetness of homemade Sugar Free Pear Butter, a guilt-free spread perfect for toast, yogurt, or baked goods. This recipe transforms ripe, juicy pears into a velvety, spiced butter using simple ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, all without any added sugar. With just six pears and a few pantry staples, you'll create a preservative-free condiment that's as comforting as it is versatile. Slow-cooked to perfection, this pear butter achieves a smooth, thick consistency that's both spreadable and packed with incredible autumnal flavor. Whether you're embracing a sugar-free lifestyle or simply savoring seasonal fruit, this make-ahead recipe is sure to delight. Best of all, it’s easy to store—refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for later enjoyment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium (about 2.5 pounds) Ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Wash, peel, core, and chop the pears into small chunks.
In a large pot, combine the chopped pears, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and water.
Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and easily mashed.
Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the mixture to a countertop blender, puree, and return it to the pot.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the pear puree uncovered for another 60-80 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. The mixture will thicken as it cooks and reduce to a butter-like consistency.
Once thickened, stir in the vanilla extract and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the pear butter from the heat and let it cool slightly before transferring it to sterilized jars or airtight containers.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 1% | |
*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.
