Delicious and smooth spread made from ripe pears, perfect for toast or desserts.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 15min
Ingredients
10 Servings
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 2000 g ripe pears
- 500 g sugar
Directions
Step 1
Place the chopped pears in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the pot.
Step 3
Stir the mixture well and bring it to a boil.
Step 4
Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the pears are very soft, about 45 minutes.
Step 5
Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
Step 6
Continue to cook the puree on low heat until it thickens to a buttery consistency, about 30 minutes.
Step 7
Pour the hot pear butter into sterilized jars and seal immediately.
Step 8
Let the jars cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.