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Slow Cooker Pear Butter

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A simple recipe for smooth, spiced pear butter made in a slow cooker with minimal added sugar. Perfect for a pantry staple or a homemade gift.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds ripe pears, peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place pears, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt in a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until pears are very tender.
  3. Carefully transfer the cooked pears and liquid to a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until smooth.
  4. For a thicker consistency, remove the lid from the slow cooker and cook on high for another 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your liking. Alternatively, simmer in a saucepan on the stovetop.
  5. Test for thickness: a spoonful of pear butter should hold its shape on a plate without spreading too much.
  6. Ladle the hot pear butter into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  7. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude).
  8. Let jars cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • You can use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker for easier cleanup.
  • If your pears are very juicy, you may need to cook longer to thicken.
  • Pear butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks if not canning.
  • This pear butter is delicious on toast, scones, or as a filling for pastries.

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