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Slow Cooker Vanilla Bean Pear Butter

vanilla bean pear butter in a glass jar with a gold spoon in it.
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Naturally sweetened slow cooker vanilla bean pear butter is the perfect way to use up a bunch of pears! It's easy, low sugar and delicious with everything from oatmeal to pancakes to cheese platters. Includes canning instructions and a no added sugar option. (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free)

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups pears, peeled, cored and cubed (about 4 medium pears)
  • 2 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, optional
  • Beans from 1 vanilla bean pod, scraped out (or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste)

Instructions

  1. Peel and core pears. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. Place pears in a slow cooker with remaining ingredients.
  3. Cook on low 3-5 hours, depending ripeness of pears and how hot your low setting is.
  4. Remove vanilla bean if it is in the slow cooker. Mash pears with a potato masher or food meal, or place in a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour into jars and refrigerate or freeze, or follow canning instructions below.

To Can Pear Butter:

  1. Sanitize jars and lids. Pour hot pear butter into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Lightly tap jars on the counter or place a wooden skewer into the jar and move around the edge to remove any air bubbles.
  2. Wipe rims with a clean cloth soaked in vinegar. Place lids on jars and screw bands on until finger-tight.
  3. Process in a water bath for 20 minutes. Remove jars and place on a towel on the counter to cool. Place any jars that do not seal in the refrigerator immediately.
  4. Canned pear butter will last up to 6 months in a cool, dark place.

Notes

  • For a no added sugar option, omit the honey or maple syrup.
  • For vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Test pears as about 3 hours. If they mash easily, they're ready. If not, keep cooking until they are soft.

Keywords: vanilla bean pear butter, slow cooker pear butter

Find it online: https://livelytable.com/vanilla-bean-pear-butter/