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Pear Butter
From EatingWell.com
Simmering pears in pear nectar (available in the natural-foods section of supermarkets) and then reducing the puree until thickened produces an exceptionally rich-tasting spread that contains no added fat or sugar. It is a great item to have on hand; spread it on toast or layer it with vanilla yogurt and top with nuts for a quick dessert or snack. If you have a good supply of pears, feel free to double the recipe, using a large saucepan.
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Nutritional Information
(per serving)
| Calories | 22 |
| Total Fat | 0 |
| Saturated Fat | 0 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |
| Sodium | 1mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6g |
| Dietary Fiber | -- |
| Sugars | -- |
| Protein | 0 |
| Calcium | 0 |
Serves: 16 Edit
Total Time: 1 hr
Ingredients
| U.S. | Metric | Conversion chart |
- 4 ripe but firm Bartlett pears (1-1 1/4 pounds), peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3/4 cup(s) pear nectar
Directions
- Place pears and pear nectar in a heavy medium saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pears are very tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the ripeness of the pears.
- Mash the pears with a potato masher. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the puree has cooked down to a thick mass (somewhat thicker than applesauce), 20 to 30 minutes. Stir almost constantly toward the end of cooking. Scrape the pear butter into a bowl or storage container and let cool.
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