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Homemade pear butter recipe in glass jars with fresh Bartlett pears, cinnamon sticks, and warm spices arranged on rustic wooden cutting board, showing the smooth golden-brown texture of the finished pear butter spread

Homemade Pear Butter: The Ultimate Guide to Making This Delicious Fall Spread

  • Total Time: Instant Pot: ~55 minutes | Slow Cooker: 4–8 hours 15 min | Stovetop: ~1 hour 15 min
  • Yield: About 3 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This homemade pear butter recipe transforms ripe pears into a silky, spiced spread that captures the essence of fall. With stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot methods, you can enjoy a naturally sweet, versatile preserve with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs fresh pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Instant Pot: Add all ingredients, cook on high pressure 20 minutes, quick release, puree, then sauté 20 minutes to thicken.
  2. Slow Cooker: Add all ingredients, cook 4 hours on HIGH or 6–8 hours on LOW until pears are soft, then puree.
  3. Stovetop: Combine all ingredients in heavy saucepan, bring to boil, reduce to medium-low, simmer 50–60 minutes stirring often, then puree.

Notes

Use ripe Bartlett pears for best flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. For canning, follow safe water bath guidelines. Store refrigerated up to 2–3 weeks, frozen up to 6 months, or canned up to 12 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: Instant Pot: 40 minutes | Slow Cooker: 4–8 hours | Stovetop: 50–60 minutes
  • Category: Condiment / Spread
  • Method: Instant Pot / Slow Cooker / Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 35
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 1mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: homemade pear butter, fall spread, pear recipes, instant pot pear butter, slow cooker pear butter, stovetop pear butter, fruit butter, pear preserves

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