Apple Pear Butter Recipe
Apples and pears with the addition of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves creates a cozy aroma that evokes memories of crisp autumn days spent by the fireplace. One cannot help but appreciate the versatility of fall apple pear butter; it can be enjoyed in endless ways – mixed into oatmeal for a hearty breakfast treat or incorporated into baked goods for an extra layer of deliciousness. This flavorful condiment truly embodies all the best aspects of autumn, making it the perfect companion to enjoy during the cozy season.
Equipment
- 1 water bath canner
- canning supplies
- 1 crockpot or heavy-bottomed pot
- 6 pint jars or 12 half pint jars
- 6 or 12 rings and lids
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples washed, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 pound Bartlett pears washed, peeled, cored, and chopped
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cloves
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place chopped fruit in a slow cooker or heavy-bottomed pot.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients and combine well.
- Cook until fruit is tender.
- Puree with an immersion blender until a smooth consistency.
- Continue cooking until a desired thickened consistency, stirring frequently.
- Heat up water bath canner and prepare jars, lids, and other canning equipment.
- Carefully ladle apple pear butter into each jar using a funnel leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
- Wipe rims clean.
- Place on lids and rings to each jar.
- Place in water bath canner and process for 10 minutes for half pints and 15 minutes for pints.
- Remove from canner and cool on a towel on the counter for up to twenty-four hours.
- Remove rings and check for proper seals. Store in a cool dark pantry for up to one year.