Pear Butter
Pears simmered with apple juice, lemon juice and warm winter spices. Velvety smooth with a slightly tart, slight sweet intense pear flavor.
Ingredients
- 800 grams Bosc pears (4 large)
- 30 grams apple juice
- 30 grams fresh lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- 2 grams ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 gram ground ginger (1/4 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Peel pears with a vegetable peeler. Remove stems and cores with a paring knife. Cut into strips or chunks.
- Add pear pieces to saucepan with apple juice, fresh squeezed lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
- Simmer mixture over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pears will break down on their own, but you can help them along with a wooden spoon or a potato masher.
- Remove the pears from the heat, add to food processor. Process until smooth. If the consistency is a little thin, return the puree to the saucepan, and continue cooking.
- When you’re happy with the consistency, remove from the heat. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container for a week or two.