Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Equipment
- 1 Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 2 lb Bartlett pears (peel, core, chop)
- ¾ tsp lemon juice
- ¾ tsp orange juice
- 1 tsp Madagascar vanilla bean extract
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 1 star anise pod
- 1 tsp ground Pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp allspice
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- pinch ground ginger
Instructions
- After peeling the skin, removing the core, and chopping the pears into chunks, place your chopped pears into the crockpot.
- Add your lemon juice, orange juice, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and caramel sauce.
- Drop a star anise into the crockpot along with your spices. Stir, place the lid on, and cook on LOW for 4 - 6 hrs, OR HIGH for 3 hours.
- Stir and remove the star anise, as the mixture thickens then you can turn the heat off and transfer to a blender.
- Puree any remaining chunks to ensure a smooth finish for your fruit butter spread, No matter how you choose to use it, just make sure you enjoy it!
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Notes
Storage Tips
Once fully cooled, you have two options. You can either:- Refrigerate: In an airtight container, you can store for up to 2 weeks. If you're nearing your 2 weeks, freeze the rest to avoid food waste.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months, using the same storing method.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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