Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 96

Yield: 6 - 1/2 pint jars

Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist Recipe

Ingredients

5 pounds pears - peeled

cored and diced

½ cup water

2 cups packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the pears and water into a pot or large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pears are soft about 30 minutes. Sterilize six half-pint jars and keep warm.

Step 2

Transfer pears to a food processor and pulse until they reach your desired consistency. Return to the pan and stir in the brown sugar lemon zest nutmeg almond extract and limoncello. Cook over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until the mixture reaches a thick consistency like butter about 1 hour.

Step 3

Ladle the pear butter into the sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal with lids and rings. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to ensure a seal.

Nutritional Information

Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:96

Calories: 25.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 6.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 5.3g

Vitamin A Iu: 5.5IU

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 1.7mcg

Calcium: 4.7mg 1%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 2mg 1%

Potassium: 32.3mg 1%

Sodium: 1.1mg

Calories From Fat: 0.3

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.