Citrus-Spiced Pear Butter
Recipe Collection: Breakfast
Citrus-Spiced Pear Butter transforms your breakfast with a low-sugar American treat that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with a refreshing hint of orange and a warm touch of nutmeg. This versatile spread is perfect for toast, pancakes, or as a unique addition to desserts.
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Overview
This easy, low-sugar pear butter recipe is a delightful spread that captures the essence of ripe pears with a hint of orange zest and nutmeg. Perfect for spreading on toast or adding to your favorite desserts, this pear butter is both flavorful and versatile.
Diet Type
Low-Sugar
Allergies
None
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 30
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 Pounds pears, peeled
- 0.25 Cups white sugar
- 0.25 Cups granular sucralose sweetener, packaged
- 2 Teaspoons orange zest, zested
- 0.25 Teaspoons nutmeg, ground
- 0.25 Cups orange juice
- 1 0.25 Ounce (oz) unflavored gelatin powder, packaged
Steps
- Place the pears into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until the fruit is soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and transfer the pears to a blender. Puree the pears and return them to the pot.
- Stir the sugar, sweetener, orange zest, nutmeg, and orange juice into the pot and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Ladle the pear butter into hot sterile jars and seal with lids and rings, or fill freezer containers and freeze if preferred.
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Enjoy your homemade Citrus-Spiced Pear Butter!
