Fresh Pear and Vanilla Butter
my pear obsession continues with this luxurious and ever so simple holiday spread. this fresh pear and vanilla butter is a spin on apple butter with an updated twist. it’s the perfect recipe to make a big batch and serve it up in mason jars for gifting to family and friends. serve on morning sourdough, a slice of pumpkin bread, with a charcuterie board or alongside gingerbread cake for a festive finish.
the inspiration:
pears have always been in my top 5 fruits and my mom always had them around growing up. I remember my aunt bettie and uncle Kim would always keep chunky homemade applesauce with cinnamon stocked in their Houston home and it also reminds me of the holidays. this pear vanilla butter is a fusion of the two, with warming nutmeg, real vanilla bean and tons of fresh pears.
pear butter ingredients:
- fresh pears: the star of the show
- fresh pears & blackberries: the co-stars.
- maple syrup: naturally sweetness the pear butter and adds depth of flavor.
- pure vanilla bean paste: make sure to use real vanilla bean or vanilla bean paste for those beautiful vanilla bean flecks.
- lemon juice: brightens all the flavors.
- mineral salt: always add salt to sweets to bring out their flavors.
- ground nutmeg: the perfect spice addition to the fall fruits.
how to make:
this pear butter recipe couldn’t be easier to make. You literally toss everything in a saucepan, and let it simmer for about 50 minutes until the pears are super soft and the mixture has thickened. you will then puree in a blender or with an immersion blender. you can make it perfectly smooth or leave a little chunky for texture. I left mine smooth but both options are delicious.
Serving ideas:
here are some ideas to use it:
- spoon atop greek yogurt with some walnuts for a simple breakfast full of healthy fats and protein.
- serve atop buttered sourdough bread for breakfast.
- serve alongside an aged cheddar or gouda with fresh grapes.
- serve alongside a slice of gingerbread snacking cake.
- package in jars with my fig, pear & blackberry chia compote for holiday gifting.
Fresh Pear and Vanilla Butter
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe pears peeled, cored & diced small
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg plus more for garnishing
- ¼ teaspoon mineral salt
- Juice and zest 1 lemon
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients, tossing to coat.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for 45-55 minutes, until liquid from pears have released and pears have softened.
- Transfer to a high-speed blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Package in an airtight container or mason jars and store in the refrigerator.
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