Learn how to make your own Apple-Pear Butter from scratch and enjoy a delicious homemade spiced fruit spread anytime you’d like! It always makes me happy when fresh pears and apples show up at the farmers’ market or in the produce aisle at the grocery store. Pear and apple season in the United States is from August to November, so now is the time to take advantage of fresh harvest from local orchards or farmers’ markets.
Although you can buy fruit butter year-round now, there is still something special about making your own at home. And it’s worth the effort. Every spoonful of this fruit butter bursts with fall flavor from warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Enjoy it on your waffles, as a sandwich spread, or sneak spoonfuls of it straight from the jar – no one will blame you!
To make the Apple-Pear Butter, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, add 4 pounds chopped apples and pears and 1 cup apple cider.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, covered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until the fruit is well softened.
Pour half of the fruit mixture into a blender and purée until smooth. Transfer the purée to a medium bowl. Repeat with the remaining fruit mixture.
Return the fruit mixture to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, and ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice.
Simmer on low, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and turns deep brown, about 1 to 2 hours.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Transfer the cooled apple-pear butter to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Treat yourself to this easy and delicious Apple-Pear Butter! It is spiced with warming spices and has a slight caramel flavor. Let us know what you think of this sweet fall treat and tag #cookmerecipes online and in your posts!
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