Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter
Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter is smooth and velvety, with warm nutmeg and bright citrus lifting the natural sweetness of ripe pears. It’s a cozy spread that shines on toast, biscuits, or swirled into yogurt, and also pairs beautifully with roasted meats and cheeses. Serve for fall breakfasts, weekend brunch boards, or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter, 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
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 74
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the pears in a large pot over medium heat; add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pot and keep them from sticking, about 1/2 cup. Cook until the pears are soft, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Press the pears through a sieve or food mill, then measure out 2 quarts of the pulp.
- 4
Pour the pear pulp and sugar into a large saucepan and stir until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the orange zest, nutmeg, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thick enough to mound on a spoon.
- 5
As the mixture starts to thicken, stir often to keep it from scorching on the bottom. This will take about 1 hour.
- 6
Ladle the pear butter into hot, sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles by sliding a metal spatula around where the pear butter meets the glass. Wipe the jar rims clean, then seal with lids and rings.
- 7
Process the jars for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath, with the water covering the jars by 1 inch. Check with your local extension for exact processing times for your area.
- 8
Enjoy!
- Calories 93.04 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 24.05 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.01 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 2.54 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 22.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 28.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.55 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
Orange Kissed Spiced Pear Butter is made with 6 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Nutmeg, Orange, Orange Juice, and Pears in Syrup. Each serving provides about 93.04 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Nutmeg, Orange, Orange Juice, Pears in Syrup, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 93.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter healthy?
- Orange-Kissed Spiced Pear Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 93.04 calories and 0.02 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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