Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to add a touch of fall flavor to your pantry? Look no further! This Slow Cooker Pear Butter recipe is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and rich flavors, making it a great addition to your breakfast spread, desserts, or even as a gift to share with friends and family. Best of all, it’s vegan-friendly and simple to make with your trusty slow cooker. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:
- 8 Medium-Sized Pears: Cubed, cores and stems removed.
- ½ Cup Granulated Sweetener: Or preferred granulated sugar.
- 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar Sweetener: Or preferred dark brown sugar.
- 1 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Allspice
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Directions:
- Prepare the Pears: Begin by cubing the pears and removing the cores and stems. Place the cubed pears into a greased large slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Add the granulated sweetener, dark brown sugar sweetener, cinnamon, allspice, ground cloves, lemon juice, and vanilla extract on top of the pears.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours. There’s no need to stir during this time.
- Blend: After 4 hours, remove the lid and slightly mash the pears. Transfer the mixture into a large blender and blend until completely smooth, which should take about 30 seconds.
- Thicken: Return the blended pear mixture to the slow cooker. Cover it slightly ajar and continue cooking on high for another 3-4 hours until the mixture has thickened, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Allow the pear butter to cool before transferring it into glass jars. Refrigerate and use within 3-4 weeks.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Servings: 8 servings
This Slow Cooker Pear Butter is not only a delightful treat but also incredibly versatile. Spread it on toast, mix it into oatmeal, or use it as a filling for pastries. The rich flavors of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, combined with the sweetness of the pears, make it a must-have for any vegan kitchen.
Enjoy your homemade pear butter and happy cooking! If you give this recipe a try, let me know how it turned out in the comments below.
Slow Cooker Pear Butter
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Indulge in the sweet and comforting flavors of homemade Slow Cooker Pear Butter, a delightful concoction that marries the natural sweetness of pears with a blend of rich spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. This recipe offers an easy way to transform simple ingredients into a luxurious spread that’s perfect on toast, swirled into yogurt, or as a companion to cheeses.
Ingredients
8 Medium-Sized Pears (cubed, cores and stems removed)
½ Cup Granulated Sweetener (or preferred granulated sugar)
1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar Sweetener (or preferred dark brown sugar)
1 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Allspice
1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
1 Tsp Lemon Juice
1 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Place the cubed pears in a greased large slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients on top of the pears.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, no stirring needed at this time.
After 4 hours, remove the lid and slightly mash the pears. Transfer into a large blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
Return the blended mixture to the slow cooker, cover slightly ajar, and continue cooking on high for another 3-4 hours until thickened, stirring every 30 minutes.
Allow to cool before storing in glass jars. Refrigerate and use within 3-4 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 210