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Easy Slow Cooker Spiced Pear Butter for Your Pantry

A close-up of a mound of rich, dark brown pear butter, glistening with spices, served in a small white bowl.
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Learn how to make luscious, naturally sweet pear butter using your slow cooker. This easy recipe infuses ripe pears with warm spices for a perfect spread, ideal for toast or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs ripe pears (peeled, cored, and quartered)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled, cored, and quartered pears into your slow cooker.
  2. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and water to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine the ingredients with 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 the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  5. If the butter seems too thin, return it to the slow cooker (uncovered) and cook on high for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired spreadable consistency.
  6. For immediate use, let the pear butter cool completely. For canning, proceed to the water bath canning instructions.

Notes

  • You can substitute maple syrup for some or all of the brown sugar for a different natural sweetness profile.
  • For the best texture, ensure you use very ripe pears; they break down more easily.
  • If you are canning this pear butter, process half-pint jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes after sealing for shelf stability.
  • This spread is excellent swirled into oatmeal or served alongside cheese and crackers.

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