Maple Pear Apple Butter

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5 from 6 votes

Smooth and sweet with just the right amount of cinnamon. Great on toast, biscuits, scones or rolls.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 45

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple butter, maple, pear

Servings: cups

Calories: 450kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

4 ripe pears, cored and diced (no need to peel)
2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
1 ½ cups apple cider
½ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of salt
juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and process until somewhat smooth.
Pour the puree into a heavy bottom saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. As the fruit butter cooks, skim off any foam that accumulates on top during the first 30 minutes or so.
Continue to simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 1 ½ to 2 hours.
(Optional) After an hour of cooking remove the pan from the heat and carefully process using an immersion or stick blender until smooth. Return to the stovetop and continue cooking until thick with most of the liquid evaporated.
Carefully pour the apple butter to a heat-safe container and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate.

Notes

The Maple Pear Apple Butter will keep for up to a month.
Ripe but firm Bosc or Bartlett pears are good for this recipe.
Gala or another good cooking apple will work well for this recipe.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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