Orange Pear Butter
Orange Pear Butter blends ripe pears with bright citrus, warm spices, and vanilla into a smooth, spreadable preserve. It tastes gently spiced and fruity with a sunny orange lift, ideal for slathering on toast, pancakes, or biscuits. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, or tuck into giftable jars for a cozy pantry staple.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves160
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange Pear Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the pears and orange juice in a large Dutch oven. Stir in the orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and the vanilla bean seeds. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until the pears are tender.
- 2
Puree the pears in a food processor or with a food mill. Return the pear puree to the Dutch oven. Stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Cook and stir over medium heat, uncovered, until thickened.
- 3
Inspect 10 pint jars for cracks and the rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Keep them immersed in simmering water until the pear butter is ready. Wash the new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
- 4
Pack the pear butter into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the inside of the jars to release any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Cover with metal lids and screw on the rings.
- 5
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower the jars, spaced 2 inches apart, into the boiling water using a holder. Add more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process.
- 6
Remove the jars from the stockpot and let them rest, several inches apart. Press the center of each lid with a finger to confirm the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark place.
- Calories 41.81 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 10.76 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 9.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 15.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.06 mg Low Source 1%
- 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
Orange Pear Butter is made with 8 ingredients and serves 160. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dried Orange Peel, Ground Cardamom, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Nutmeg. Each serving provides about 41.81 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange Pear Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Orange Peel, Ground Cardamom, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Orange Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange Pear Butter?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 41.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange Pear Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Orange Pear Butter healthy?
- Orange Pear Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 41.81 calories and 0.01 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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