Homemade Pear Butter
A delicious pear butter made with fresh pears from the orchard. Slow-cooked for hours for a rich, smooth consistency and sealed in mason jars for a longer shelf life.
Ingredients
- 8 pounds Ripe pears Bartlett, Asian, or mix
- 2-4 cups Sugar to taste
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
- Cinnamon sticks Star anise, Brown sugar optional
Instructions
- Peel, core, and chop pears. Place in large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add initial sugar and citrus juice. Cook on medium heat until pears soften.
- Mash or blend with an immersion blender to desired consistency.
- Continue cooking on low heat until thick, stirring often.
- Ladle hot pear butter into hot half pint jars, leaving 1 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and seal.
- Process in water bath canner for 20 minutes or according to guidelines based on your altitude.