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
- 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
- Protein 0.01 g Low Source
- Carbs 8.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.03 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1.41 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.4 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.95 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 10.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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