The Best Pear Butter Recipe You'll Ever Make! (2024)

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The Best Pear Butter Recipe You’ll Ever Make

The best pear butter recipe you’ll ever make?!

Yep – I’m standing by that bold statement!

Since, I’d never made a pear butter before this one, this pear butter recipe is the best I’ve ever made!

I’m gonna bet it will be for you, too.

I’m always on the hunt for delicious and nutritious fun foods (have you tried OMT’s Strawberry Smoothie yet?).

Pear Butter

Pear butter, or pear spread recipes, are very similar to apple butter recipes.

Apple Butter is one of Sweet E’s all-time favs.

He eats it with peanut butter in a sandwich, as a dip for pancakes or right off of the spoon as, well, apple saucy buttah!

If you’ve never made it: Go – Make!

PRO TIP: You can freeze apple butter! Pour what you need into a mason jar (< that’s what those jars are for!) and pop into the fridge, then pour the remaining into more mason jars, leaving about an inch from the top for expansion, then freeze for later use!

This year, as the pears came into season, I thought I’d shake things up a bit and attempt to make pear butter.

Use Your Crock Pot Or Slow Cooker To Make Pear Butter

What makes this pear butter recipe even better is you use a Crock Pot or slow cooker.

Don’t have a slow cooker or Crock Pot? You could definitely use an Instant Pot, too.

Either way, this recipe is so stinkin’ easy!

And, um…delicious!

Oh, momma.

It. Is. AH-MAZING.

Look at it!

All yummy and waiting patiently to be spread on thangs or eaten right off the spoon!

So simple to make and soon to be a favorite gift to be given (holidays, birthdays, your-hair-looks-perfect days).

Real Talk: When I was taking these shots and rearranging the jar and spoon, I had to stop several times to grab a new spoon, because each time I rearranged, I ate the contents of said spoon.

Irresistible!

Crock Pot Pear Butter

The crock pot pear butter recipe is so incredibly easy, you’ll feel like I’m holding something back.

I assure you, I’m not.

Note: there is a printable version of the recipe at the end of the post.

OMT!’S PEAR BUTTER RECIPE

Ingredients:

10 ripe pears, quartered and cut into large pieces, skin on
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 tsp all spice
1/4 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1-2 tsp of homemade vanilla (to your liking)
1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

Place pears, sugar, all spice and nutmeg into slow cooker and mix.
Turn on high and cook for 4 -5 hours, until pear pieces are very soft.
Once cooked, cool enough to mix with immersion blender, or pour into regular blender.
Blend to desired texture.
Add vanilla and lemon juice.
Mix thoroughly.
Pour into jars to store in fridge or freezer.

Notes On Pear Butter:

Cool pear butter before adding to glass jars.

Is Pear Butter Vegan?

For my vegan friends, this easy pear butter recipe is a delight for you, too!

You can easily add it to your rotation of fruit spreads.

Pear Butter Uses:

Spread on your favorite bread.
A dip for crackers or crudites.
Pour over softened cream cheese for a holiday or party table. Elegant and delicious.
Topping for waffles or pancakes.
Dipping side for pork – trust me!
Eat straight from the jar! I won’t tell your mother!

I’ll be spreading it a’top a circle of brie for the holidays.

I’ll be offering it to Sweet E for his approval.

I’ll continue to eat it right out of the jar and go through as many spoons as necessary to satisfy my pear-loving sweet tooth.

How Long Does Pear Butter Last?

Once refrigerated, pear butter will last a solid 7-10 days.

I can’t imagine that it would last that long though – SO GOOOOD!

Can You Freeze Pear Butter?

Absolutely! Just like apple butter, pear butter freezes beautifully.

When I make a batch, I put some in canning jars, leaving at least a half an inch (you can do an inch) from top, and cover with a lid and freeze.

The butter will last months in the freezer, which means you can make it months before an event – a party or a holiday gathering – and simply thaw before using.

How To Thaw Frozen Pear Butter:

I simply place a frozen jar on a small plate and stick in the fridge for about 24 hours to thaw.

Easy peasy.

Pear Recipes

There are so many recipes for pear butter. We have the delicious pear butter that tastes like a butter pear (yum!), but what if you want something a bit different?

What if you’d like a more spiced pear butter?

Again – so easy.

You can add a bit of ground ginger powder to the pear butter recipe to give it some added zing.

Easy (adaptable) Recipe For Pear Butter

While I use brown sugar to sweeten, you can use pretty much any sweetener you love.

If can even omit the sweetener, but know the last and texture will be altered.

Sweeteners For Pear Butter

What other sweetener can you use for pear butter?

Brown sugar adds a bit of depth. To go deeper, use dark brown sugar, as it has a molasses undertone.
Coconut sugar
Refined sugar
Monk sweetener can be helpful for those watching carb intake.

It’s dealer choice! Experiment to see what you love the most.

Pear Butter Gifts

Jars of Pear Butter are wonderful homemade gifts for teachers.

Teachers, workmates, neighbors, besties…pear butter is a wonderful gift – and so easy to make! – for anyone you can think of.

When my FIL ate his gifted pear butter, he called to say it was delicious and then we reminisced about the pear tree that used to grow in our backyard.

He said it tasted like an old fashioned pear butter recipe his mom made.

Best seal of approval, evah!

Printable recipe for Pear Butter below.

Ingredients

10 ripe pears, quartered and cut into large pieces, skin on
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 tsp all spice
1/4 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1-2 tsp of homemade vanilla (to your liking)
1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

Place pears, sugar, all spice and nutmeg into slow cooker and mix.

Turn on high and cook for 4 -5 hours, until pear pieces are very soft.

Once cooked, cool enough to mix with immersion blender, or pour into regular blender.

Blend to desired texture.

Add vanilla and lemon juice.

Mix thoroughly.

Pour into jars to store in fridge or freezer.

Notes

Cool pear butter before adding to glass jars.

Leave expansion room at top of jar when freezing.

Make sure to use glass jars that are intended for canning.

Best Pear Butter I’ve Ever Made

Yep, still is the best I’ve ever made to date.

What will you do with it?

How will you enjoy it?

Happy pear buttering, y’all!

If You Liked This Pear Butter Recipe, You May Like These:

Slow Cooker Apple Butter Will Make You a Fanatic

Apple Butter was our first love, then came pear butter. This is Sweet E’s favorite topping on toast and his “Choochie” waffles (linked below).

Portuguese Sweet Bread (Pao Doce)

Simple cut fresh or toasted, this sweet bread is brought to new heights with a schmear of pear butter!

Joy Bella The Waffle Recipe Maker

Who doesn’t love fruit toppings on a Belgium waffle? The best pear butter is sooo good in the nooks and crannies of a waffle (as is the above Apple Butter). Trust!

Thank you for reading and drooling (ain’t no shame, y’all!) over the Best Pear Butter Recipe and all others linked!

Get to makin’!

The Best Pear Butter Recipe You'll Ever Make! (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to peel pears for pear butter? ›

Do I need to peel the pears? You can make this recipe with either canned pears, which require no prep (you just need to drain them), or you can use fresh. If using fresh core them and cut them into chunks. You don't have to peel fresh pears as we do blend them after cooking to get a smooth butter.

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Why is my pear butter not thickening? ›

If your pear butter isn't thick enough after the cooking time, prop the lid open and cook for an additional hour or until desired consistency is reached. Ladle in to mason jars. Keep refrigerated for up to a month.

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Which pear makes the best preserves? ›

Let's Preserve: Pears

Recommended Varieties. Bartlett, Bosc, Anjou, and Comice are best. ...
Quantity. A bushel weighs 50 pounds and yields 16 to 25 quarts. ...
Quality. Pears are harvested before they are ready to eat. ...
Preparation. Start with clean countertops and utensils. ...
Freezing Procedure. ...
Canning Procedure.

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Do you add lemon juice when canning pears? ›

Prepare the pears.

To a large bowl, add water and lemon juice from half a lemon. This water will prevent the pears from turning brown once sliced. Slice each pear in half, then cut each half into thirds. If the pears are small, cut them into half rather than thirds.

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Should pear butter be refrigerated? ›

At this point, you may either can the pear butter, or simply let it cool to room temperature and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. If you plan to store the pear butter outside of a refrigerator, follow proper canning procedures.

Why is my pear butter grainy? ›

Why is my pear butter gritty? The gritty texture in pears is caused by stone cells. The more mature the pears are, the more stone cells they develop. The stone cells are completely safe to eat, but not the most appetizing.

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How do you keep body butter fluffy? ›

Use Coconut Or Jojoba Oil

Add one teaspoon coconut or jojoba oil to your Shea. Make sure to mix both of these properly in a metal bowl or glass. Mix them for fifteen to twenty minutes in an electric mixer and keep doing this until it gets smooth and whipped.

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Why isn't my butter and sugar getting creamy? ›

Too cold, and your sugar won't properly dissolve into your butter. Too hot, and your cakes will end up flat and greasy.

Can dogs eat pears? ›

Yes, dogs can eat pears. Pears are a great snack because they're high in copper, vitamins C and K, and fiber. If you're sharing pears with your dog, just be sure to cut the pear flesh into bite-size chunks and remove the pit and seeds first, as the seeds contain traces of cyanide.

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What is the best tasting pear in the world? ›

Comice pears are perhaps the best pears for eating raw. They have a great fruity aroma and flavor, as well as a slightly finer, less grainy texture than other pear varieties. They are almost a cross between a Bosc pear and an Asian pear. Comice pears are slightly more rounded and apple-shaped than other pears.

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What pear has the most flavor? ›

Red Bartlett

With a bright, fresh sweetness and delicate floral hints, this pear is all about flavor.

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Which pear has the best flavor? ›

Bartlett (or Williams) Pear: This is the perfect choice when you want a really, really juicy pear. Both red and green Bartletts are also among the sweetest pears you'll find. Bosc Pear: These pears are wonderfully crisp, with a delicate sweet flavor that resembles the stereotypical pear taste perfectly.

Why did my canned pears turn brown? ›

Enzymes in pears cause discoloration when exposed to air. If the pears are packed into the jars raw and then covered with syrup, the air will be released into the jar and the headspace will be greater after processing. Excess headspace allows more oxygen in the jar to cause the fruit to darken.

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Why did my canned pears turn pink? ›

The pink color persisted in the residues, and canned pears gave significantly higher amounts of residues after solvent and enzyme treatments than fresh pears. Procyanidins were the entities responsible for the appearance of pink discoloration.

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What happens if you forget the lemon juice in canning? ›

If your recipe called for lemon juice and you forgot to put it in, your mixture will not be acid enough for safe canning. You have to open the jars and put the mixture into a sauce pan.

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Do you need to peel pear skin? ›

However you choose to eat them, remember to include the skin to get the most nutrients. Pears are widely available and easy to add to your diet. You can eat them whole with the skin on or incorporate them into main dishes. These fruits are especially delicious when roasted or poached.

Do I have to peel pears for baking? ›

If using pears with firm skin like Bosc, peel them. Otherwise, leave the skin on. Cut the pears in half lengthwise, leaving the stems on for visual presentation if desired.

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Do you need to peel pears for cooking? ›

Step 2: Cut and Cook Pears to Prep Pear Sauce

The greatest part of pear sauce is that there is no need to peel the pears. The skins are soft enough to leave on. Cut the cores and any bad spots out of the pears and place remaining (good) cut pieces in a large stock pot.

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Should pears be peeled before cooking? ›

Pears can be left unpeeled for eating fresh, but be sure to peel them before cooking. Although the peel is edible, some fruits may have tough skins with a slightly bitter flavor that is accentuated when cooked. Prevent premature browning by dipping cut pears in water mixed with a little lemon juice or vinegar.

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