Are you a pear butter lover and want to enjoy it all year round? We’ve got you covered! There’s nothing quite like the rich, sweet flavor of homemade pear butter, and with the right canning techniques, you can savor it long after the pears have faded from the trees. Whether you spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or use it in baking, this pear butter canning recipe ensures you’ll have a jar of autumn’s best flavor at your fingertips whenever you crave it. Let’s dive into the simple steps of turning fresh pears into a delicious, shelf-stable treat! In this guide, we will walk you through every step of the process—from selecting the best pears to the perfect canning method, ensuring your pear butter is both delicious and shelf-stable. Whether you spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or use it in baking, this recipe will make sure you have a jar of autumn’s best flavor whenever you crave it. Let’s dive in!
1. A Timeless Recipe for Spiced Pear Butter
Savor the abundant tastes of fall with this Traditional Spiced Pear Butter from our pear butter canning recipe collection.This recipe produces a silky smooth spread that perfectly embodies the flavor of ripe pears, all due to the perfect amount of brown sugar and a hint of toasty spices. It’s a delicious pantry addition that you can enjoy all year round and is ideal for canning.
Ingredients:
Five pounds of ripe pears, chopped, peeled, and cored
One cup of brown sugar
half a cup of water
one squeezed lemon
one tsp finely ground cinnamon
One-half tsp ground nutmeg
ground cloves 1/4 tsp
Instructions:
Diced pears, brown sugar, water, lemon juice, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon should all be combined in a big pot. Mix thoroughly to blend.
After setting the saucepan on medium heat, simmer the contents. Turn down the heat to low and cook, covered, stirring now and again, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the pears are very tender and the mixture is thickened.
Remove the pear mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly once it has thickened.
Puree the pear mixture in a food processor or immersion blender until smooth. If you like a chunkier texture, you can keep a few tiny pear chunks whole.
If desired, alter the sweetness or spice level of the pear butter after tasting it.
Sort the pear butter and place it into sterilized jars, allowing a quarter of an inch of headspace. Clean the jar rims, then replace the lids and screw them on firmly.
Process the jars in a boiling water bath for ten minutes to guarantee appropriate canning and preservation.
After processing, remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool fully before storing them in a dark, cold location. Savor your handcrafted Classic Spiced Pear Butter as a savory topping for porridge or yogurt or spread on toast or biscuits.
2. Pear Butter Canning Recipe for Vanilla Bean Pear Butter
The rich sweetness of homemade vanilla bean pear butter will delight your taste buds. This buttery spread from our pear butter canning recipe collection, bursting with luscious pear flavors and infusing with vanilla’s aromatic sense, is ideal for spreading on toast, topping pancakes, or adding flavor to your favorite sweets.
ingredients
Five pounds of pears, cored, diced and peeled
1 cup of sugar, granulated
One split vanilla bean along its length
One tablespoon of lemon juice
Instructions
Put the chopped pears, sugar, and lemon juice in a big pot. After removing the split bean, scrape the vanilla bean seeds and put them in the pot.
Stirring occasionally, cook the mixture over medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until the pears are tender and the liquid has thickened.
Take out and dispose of the vanilla bean from the pot.
After transferring the pear combination to a blender or food processor, purée it until it’s smooth.
Put the puree back into the pot and cook, stirring often, over low heat for another one to two hours, or until the mixture is thick and glossy.
In the meantime, sterilize your canning jars for ten minutes by boiling them in water and rinsing them in hot, soapy water.
After the pear butter reaches the required thickness, pour it into the canning jars, leaving a quarter-inch headspace.
After wiping the jars’ rims quickly, put the lids on top and tighten the bands with your fingers.
To guarantee correct sealing, process the jars in a bath of boiling water for ten minutes.
After removing the jars from the water bath, allow them to cool fully before storing them in a dark, cold location. Savor your homemade vanilla bean pear sauce anytime you’re in the mood for something sweet!
3. Honey-Sweetened Pear Butter
Savor the smooth, creamy quality of handmade pear butter enhanced by a hint of honey’s natural sweetness. Ideal for smearing over toast, drizzling over yogurt, or serving with cheese, this recipe provides a delicious method of preserving the flavor of juicy pears.
Ingredients
Five pounds of ripe pears, chopped, peeled, and cored
One cup of honey
one tsp finely ground cinnamon
One-half tsp ground nutmeg
ground cloves 1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup of newly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Diced pears should be combined with honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a big pot. To coat the pears uniformly, stir well.
After setting the saucepan on medium heat, simmer the contents. Turn down the heat to low and cook, covered and stirring, for about an hour or so or until the pears are tender and the sauce has thickened.
After taking the pot from the burner, let the liquid cool. Next, puree the mixture in a food processor or immersion blender until smooth.
Place the saucepan back on the burner and mix in the newly squeezed lemon juice. Stirring often, cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency.
Sterilize your canning jars and set up a water bath canner.
Allowing approximately 1/4 inch of headroom, carefully ladle the pear butter into the sterilized jars. After thoroughly cleaning the jar rims, cover, and band the jars.
For ten minutes, process the jars in a water bath canner.
After taking the jars out of the canner, allow them to cool fully before storing them in a cold, dark location. Savor your handmade pear butter on toast, or add it to your favorite recipes for a delicious twist!