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Pear Vanilla Butter

Delicious Pear Vanilla Butter: Your New Favorite Spread

This homemade Pear Vanilla Butter captures seasonal flavors in a comforting spread, perfect for toast and pancakes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 ounces
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 4 cups ripe pears, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 each vanilla bean or pure vanilla extract vanilla bean preferred
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice for brightness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg/cardamom for extra flavor
  • 1/4 cup water to help with cooking

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • immersion blender
  • Fine Mesh Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pear Vanilla Butter
  1. Combine about 4 cups of peeled and diced ripe pears, sugar, a split and scraped vanilla bean (or pure vanilla extract), lemon juice, and ground cinnamon in a large pot. Add ¼ cup of water and stir everything together.
  2. Place the pot over medium-low heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pears soften.
  3. Remove the vanilla bean pod if used and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
  4. Return the smooth mixture to the pot and cook over low heat for an additional 20-30 minutes until it thickens to a buttery consistency.
  5. Let the Pear Vanilla Butter cool slightly, then transfer it to clean jars for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 14gPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store in clean jars; keeps fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for longer storage up to 6 months.

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