Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon
Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon blends tender, slow-cooked pears with brown sugar for a deep caramel note, lifted by lemon zest and a splash of limoncello. The texture is pleasingly chunky, with warm nutmeg and a whisper of almond rounding out the finish. Serve it on morning toast, with warm biscuits, or alongside a cheese board for a cozy brunch or afternoon snack.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves96
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the pears and water in a pot or large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the pears are soft, about 30 minutes. Sterilize six half-pint jars and keep them warm.
- 2
Move the pears to a food processor and pulse until they reach your preferred texture. Return them to the pan, then stir in the brown sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg, almond extract, and limoncello. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring now and then, until the mixture is thick like butter, about 1 hour.
- 3
Ladle the pear butter into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Close with lids and rings. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to seal.
- Calories 33.85 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 8.69 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 7.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 10.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon is made with 7 ingredients and serves 96. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Extract, Brown Sugar, Ground Nutmeg, and Lemon Curd. Each serving provides about 33.85 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Extract, Brown Sugar, Ground Nutmeg, Lemon Curd, Limoncello Sparkling Water. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 33.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon healthy?
- Rustic Pear Butter with Bright Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 33.85 calories and 0.01 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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