Pear Vanilla Butter
Silky, spiced, and subtly sweet, this Pear Vanilla Butter is a gourmet spread you’ll want to put on everything! Made with just 5 ingredients, it’s a foolproof way to preserve seasonal fruit.
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Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 25kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs about 4 cups ripe pears, peeled and diced
- ½ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 1 vanilla bean split and scraped or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine pears, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a pot with ¼ cup water.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pears are soft.
- Remove vanilla bean (if using) and blend until smooth.
- Cook for another 20–30 minutes on low heat until thickened.
- Cool and store in jars. Refrigerate or freeze.
Notes
- Texture Tip: For extra smoothness, strain through a fine-mesh sieve before the final cook.
- Vanilla Hack: Use the spent vanilla bean pod to make vanilla sugar.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for complexity.
- Sugar Swap: Substitute honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Canning: Process jars in a water bath for 10 minutes to shelf-stabilize.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g