Spiced Pear Butter

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 2 pounds)
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Combine pears and juice in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until tender. Place pear mixture in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth.

Combine puréed pear mixture, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom (if desired) in pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 55 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Cool. Store butter in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 months.

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon