Appetizers

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter

Adell Goff

September 09, 2015

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

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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 1g 6%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 7%

Monosaturated Fat 1g 7%

Cholesterol 5mg 1%

Sodium 5mg 0%

Potassium 474mg 13%

Protein 2g 5%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 13g 52%

Sugar 138g 276%

Vitamin A 92IU 1%

Vitamin B6 1mg 63%

Vitamin C 16mg 27%

Calcium 41mg 4%

Iron 0.9300000000000002mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.