Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist Recipe

Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist Recipe

  • 5 pounds pears – peeled, cored and diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur
  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.
  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.
  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.
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