Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist

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Try this sweet, rich colored, butter-like spread made with ripe pears and a hint of lemon Liqueur. So easy to make and oh so good on toast or hot biscuits. If you prefer a lighter colored butter use white sugar in place of brown sugar.

Submitted by JERIM
Published on March 5, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
96
Yield:
6 - 1/2 pint jars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 96 servings

  • 5 pounds pears - peeled, cored and diced

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur

Directions

  1. Place the pears and water into a pot or large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pears are soft, about 30 minutes. Sterilize six half-pint jars and keep warm.

  2. Transfer pears to a food processor and pulse until they reach your desired consistency. Return to the pan, and stir in the brown sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg, almond extract and limoncello. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a thick consistency like butter, about 1 hour.

  3. Ladle the pear butter into the sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal with lids and rings. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to ensure a seal.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

26 Calories
7g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 96
Calories 26
% Daily Value *
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 32mg 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.