Appetizers

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter

Adell Goff
September 09, 2015
5

Vanilla, spice and pears make up this easy and tasteful butter. Perfect fall spread to give as gifts or keep for yourself.

8
7 lbs. pears, peeled, cored, and coarsley chopped (I used bartlett)
½ cup water
zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste*
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon cardamom
¾ teaspoon nutmeg
juice of 1 orange
In a large stainless steel pot, combine the pears, water, lemon zest and juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently for 20 minutes, string occasionally. Working in batches,...
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Nutritions

Calories
623

Sodium
5mg
0% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
162g
55% DV

Fiber
13g
52% DV

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Okra and Tomatoes

70

Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is a classic Southern dish! Flavored with bacon, onion, garlic and cider vinegar, you know these vegetables are bound to be good. Serve garden fresh okra and tomatoes during the summer months, or use canned and frozen ingredients in the off-season. Paired with a side of cornbread, this is a simple and affordable dish to enjoy year-round!

3 slices thick cut bacon
1 small Vidalia onion
2 cloves garlic
2 15.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
1 T sugar
2 t fresh thyme leaves
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 t apple cider vinegar
1/2 t Worcestershire sauce
2 c fresh or frozen okra
salt and pepper ( to taste )
6
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook bacon until the bacon is starting to get crispy and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and garlic; saute for 5 more...
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Nutritions

Calories
1105

Sodium
1147mg
47% DV

Fat
114g
176% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV