Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter
Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter is a smooth, gently sweet spread made from ripe pears brightened with orange zest and a hint of nutmeg. A touch of sugar plus sucralose keeps it light, while gelatin sets it to a lush, spoonable texture perfect for toast, yogurt, or cheese boards. Ideal for breakfast, gifting, or adding a fruity accent to snacks.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the pears in a large pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until the fruit is soft, about 30 minutes. Drain, move the pears to a blender, puree them, and return the puree to the pot.
- 2
Stir the sugar, sweetener, orange zest, nutmeg, and orange juice into the pot and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the gelatin until fully dissolved. Ladle into hot sterile jars and seal with lids and rings, or fill freezer containers and freeze if you prefer.
- Calories 61.6 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 15.42 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 13.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.64 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 31.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Easy, Low Sugar Pear Butter is made with 7 ingredients and serves 30. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Orange Peel, Ground Nutmeg, Orange Juice, and Pears in Syrup. Each serving provides about 61.6 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Orange Peel, Ground Nutmeg, Orange Juice, Pears in Syrup, Sucralose Sweetener. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 61.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter healthy?
- Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 61.6 calories and 0.2 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, 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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