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Easy Slow Cooker Spiced Pear Butter with Canning Tutorial

A close-up of thick, rich brown pear butter mounded high in a small white bowl on a wooden surface.
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Make a luscious, homemade pear butter using your slow cooker. This easy fruit butter recipe features warm spices and includes simple instructions for water-bath canning to preserve your fall harvest.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds ripe pears (such as Bartlett or Bosc), peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled, cored, and quartered pears into the basin of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
  2. Add the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg over the pears.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the pears are very soft.
  4. Carefully transfer the cooked pear mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker. Blend until completely smooth.
  5. Return the pureed mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in the lemon juice.
  6. Cook uncovered on high for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pear butter has thickened significantly and coats the back of a spoon. This step reduces the moisture content.
  7. For immediate use, cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  8. For canning: Prepare your water bath canner and jars according to standard safety guidelines. Ladle the hot pear butter into hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Wipe rims clean, center lids, and screw bands to fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
  10. Remove jars and let them cool undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours until sealed. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

Notes

  • Use firm, ripe pears for the best flavor and texture in this fruit spread.
  • You can substitute maple syrup for some or all of the brown sugar for a different sweetness profile.
  • This recipe works well in an Instant Pot by cooking on high pressure for 15 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release, then using the sauté function to reduce.
  • This spiced pear butter is a wonderful homemade gift idea during the autumn season.

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