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Slow Cooker Spiced Pear Butter

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Make a rich, spiced pear butter using your slow cooker. This recipe yields a smooth spread perfect for toast or pancakes and includes instructions for water bath canning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 lbs ripe pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place the prepared pears, apple cider, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg into the slow cooker.
  2. Stir the ingredients to combine them well.
  3. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the pears are very soft.
  4. Carefully transfer the cooked mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to process until completely smooth.
  5. Return the smooth puree to the slow cooker. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  6. Cook uncovered on high for another 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened significantly and coats the back of a spoon.
  7. If canning, ladle the hot butter into sterilized pint or half-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean.
  8. Process jars in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and let them cool completely.

Notes

  • For a quicker method, you can cook the softened pears on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until thick, which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours after blending.
  • If you do not want to can the butter, store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
  • Use firm, ripe pears like Bosc or Anjou for the best flavor and texture.

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