{"id":46284,"date":"2025-08-18T11:04:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=46284"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:04:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:34:27","slug":"pear-butter-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/pear-butter-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Pear Butter Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pear season is here, and this pear butter<\/strong> is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to enjoy them! Along with brown sugar and some cozy warm spices, simmered on the stovetop until thick and smooth, this recipe makes pears shine. It's a small batch, fuss-free recipe that makes your kitchen smell amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spread it on warm toast, swirl it in your yogurt, spoon it over your pancakes, or serve it with your cheese board, along with these cheese crackers with carom seeds<\/a>. This pear butter is very versatile. Simple to make, easy to store, and full of seasonal flavor, you'll want to keep coming back to this pear butter recipe every year! Just like I do with my stovetop apple butter recipe<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Simple ingredients -<\/strong> This pear butter recipe uses basic pantry ingredients. Nothing fancy or hard to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Easy to make -<\/strong> This small batch stovetop pear butter is not complicated to make. It just requires one pot and a blender, and a bit of stirring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Big Fall flavors -<\/strong> Warm cozy spices like ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and nutmeg make this pear butter an autumn essential!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Delicious and flavorful -<\/strong> Richly spiced, thick and smooth, this sweet pear spread is so delicious, you'll want to eat it by the spoonfuls!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Versatile to use -<\/strong> You can spread it on your toast, add it to your oatmeal, or chia pudding, or enjoy it with scones or in your yogurt!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pears:<\/strong> Use ripe pears for the maximum flavor. I used Bartlett pears, but any variety will work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar:<\/strong> Brown sugar sweetens this pear butter and adds a lovely, deep caramel flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon juice:<\/strong> Adds a bit of brightness and balances the sweetness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spices:<\/strong> I used ginger powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg, and star anise. Feel free to switch to any other spice you prefer - cardamom, vanilla, all-spice, cloves, or even fennel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the recipe card below for full information about ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Pear Butter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1:<\/strong> Peel, core, and dice the pears. Add them to a thick-bottomed stockpot with water, lemon juice, cinnamon powder, ginger powder, star anise, and freshly grated nutmeg powder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> Bring the mixture to a boil on medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and cook until the pears are soft and cooked through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Cool this mixture for a few minutes. Then transfer to a blender and process until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> Pour the puree back into the saucepan, and add brown sugar. Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Let it cool and then transfer it to a jar or an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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