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Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter

September 9, 2015 By Adell 39 Comments

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter has all the best flavors. Vanilla, orange, cinnamon, cardamon & nutmeg. This pear butter goes great on just about anything!

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter

This pear butter has the perfect amount of spice! It goes great on pancakes, toast, muffins, oatmeal or even ice cream! Makes a great gift to give out to your neighbors, family & friends during the holidays too.

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter - How to Can Pear Butter. This recipe is easy and has so much flavor & spice. Goes great on almost anything!

I recently bought a 30 pound box of peaches (I canned the peaches, froze some and made some peach jam) and then a 30 pound box of pears. A local lady brings in fruit & veggies from Utah during the season so I decided to buy some this year. Then I started thinking, what do with all this fruit?! haha! My mom said I could use all of her canning stuff and showed me how to do it. It is so fun and not really that difficult! Once you do it once you will be hooked. I was intimidated by the thought but now that I did it I want to do it again and again. It is so rewarding. If you like apple butter, try this pear butter! It is unique and has so much flavor. The vanilla goes so well with the pear and all the spices smell and taste delicious. The cardamom adds a special touch so don’t leave that spice out! I also made some Pear Vanilla Jam and some pear sauce. I’ll share the recipe for the jam soon! Oh and thank you to my sweet friend Lisa E. for the homemade bread I used in these pictures! We traded bread for jam and pear butter 🙂

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter - How to Can Pear Butter. This recipe is easy and has so much flavor & spice. Goes great on almost anything! Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter - How to Can Pear Butter. This recipe is easy and has so much flavor & spice. Goes great on almost anything! Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter - How to Can Pear Butter. This recipe is easy and has so much flavor & spice. Goes great on almost anything!

If you are new to canning or want to get into it. I have linked to the items I used for this recipe on Amazon:

Water-Bath Canner

Canning Set

8 ounce jars with lids

Or if you don’t want to commit to that, this Home Canning Discovery Kit looks great and you just use your own stock pot! I haven’t used this before but I think it would be nice for when you just want to can a few jars vs. a big batch.

And if you don’t want to can this pear butter, don’t! Enjoy it within 2 weeks. You can also freeze it once it’s cool in a freezer safe jar or plastic freezer jars.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did!

4.4 from 8 reviews
Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter
 
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This pear butter is perfect on toast, pancakes, over oatmeal or ice cream. A nice gift for neighboors & friends too.
Serves: Makes 8- eight ounce jars or 4 pints
Ingredients
  • 7 lbs. pears, peeled, cored, and coarsley chopped (I used bartlett)
  • ½ cup water
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste*
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¾ teaspoon nutmeg
  • juice of 1 orange
Instructions
  1. In a large stainless steel pot, combine the pears, water, lemon zest and juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently for 20 minutes, string occasionally.
  2. Working in batches, transfer mixture to a food processor or blender and puree just until a uniform texture is achieved. Do not liquefy. Measure 8 cups of pear puree (Use the excess as Pearsauce).
  3. In a clean large stainless steel saucepan, combine pear puree, sugar, orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and holds it shape to a spoon and liquid does not separate.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare canner, jars and lids: Wash and rinse the jars in hot soapy water. Drain the jars well of any excess water. Set the screw bands aside - they don't require sterilizing. Place the lids - the flat round portion of the two-piece closures - in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a simmer. Don't boil. Keep lids hot until you're ready to use them.
  5. Ladle hot butter into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch head-space. Remove air bubbles and adjust head-space, if needed, but adding more butter. Wipe rim with a clean damp cloth. Center the lid on jar and screw band down until resistance is med, then increase to fingertip tight.
  6. Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars, cool and store. When you hear the pop sound you know they are sealed. Or you can press on the lid and make sure it doesn't pop back at you. If one doesn't seal, you will need to store in the refrigerator.
Notes
After I peeled the pears, I just sliced them around the core as close as I could get. If i got part of the core, I used a small knife to cut that piece out.
*I used vanilla bean paste. I love the look & taste of the little vanilla beans. It is a little more for the paste but less expensive than a real vanilla bean.
And if you don't want to can this pear butter, don't! Enjoy it within 2 weeks. You can also freeze it once it's cool in a freezer safe jar or plastic freezer jars.
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Recipe Source: adapted from Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving via Good Life Eats

 

If you give this recipe a try, tag a picture on Instagram #bakedinazrecipe I would love to see!

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter - How to Can Pear Butter. This recipe is easy and has so much flavor & spice. Goes great on almost anything!

Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter - How to Can Pear Butter. This recipe is easy and has so much flavor & spice. Goes great on almost anything!

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Comments

  1. Jill says

    September 9, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    I didn’t notice if you mentioned what type of pears you used. I’d love to make this but want to make sure I buy the right type. Thanks!

    Reply
    • bakedinaz says

      September 9, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      I used bartlett pears 🙂 I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 11, 2015 at 3:23 am

    Isn’t this just the perfect spread for Fall. I definitely am going to be making this to top on my morning toast.

    Reply
    • bakedinaz says

      September 11, 2015 at 3:32 am

      It sure is! So glad you will be making this. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Ashleigh says

    September 12, 2015 at 5:08 am

    This looks amazing! Now I just need some yummy homemade bread and we’ll be set.

    Reply
    • bakedinaz says

      September 12, 2015 at 5:49 am

      For reals. After I made this I thought I need to make rolls or some bread to go with it!

      Reply
  4. Stefanie M says

    August 28, 2016 at 5:13 am

    I made this and I loved it. The recipe is a bright and citrusy in all the right ways. The cardamom is an unexpected and refreshingly different flavor in it. The fresh lemon makes it too. When I made it I found it on the sweet side. I was using very sweet and very ripe Bartlett pears. Next time I will add less sugar and test it for sweetness. I think the ripeness of my pears made it too sweet. Stellar recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      August 29, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe! It is a favorite of mine 🙂 Good to know if your pears are really sweet to try less sugar. Let me know how it works next time. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  5. Breanna says

    September 14, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Do the pears need to be soft ?

    Reply
    • Adell says

      September 15, 2016 at 7:09 am

      yes, I would not use pears that are hard. They don’t need to be really soft, but if they are too hard (not ripe) they won’t be as sweet 🙂

      Reply
  6. Joni Warren says

    October 21, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Great taste! Just how long did you have to cook it down? I did mine about an hour, and it was still too runny. I went ahead and canned it and was going to use it as pear sauce for hot cakes or French toast. And maybe drizzle it on a cake.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      October 23, 2016 at 11:15 pm

      I can’t remember how long, but it did take some time. It doesn’t set up like jam so it will be a bit runny, I hope it ended up ok for you!

      Reply
  7. Michal says

    November 7, 2016 at 5:31 am

    I want to thank you for this amazing recipe. I made it this weekend and it is now our favorite for the fall. We love apple butter – but this one has such depth and flavor that were were totally in agreement that it wins over apple butter. I am always looking for way to reduce the sugar when making jelly, jam or spreads, so I used the 1/2 stevia and 1/2 sugar blend. but found it still a bit sweet for me, so next go round I may even reduce that amount some. But I have to say, the cardamon and the vanilla bean paste were the winning combo in this spread. Love it and will add it to our yearly fall treats. This is a perfect spread for inside crepes too!!!
    Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      November 8, 2016 at 9:42 am

      I am so happy you loved this recipe! And good to know you liked it with less sugar. I have had a few other people say they reduced the sugar. I will have to try that next time I make this. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  8. Suzy says

    August 30, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    I had about 30 lbs of Asian pears I picked from a neighbors tree that were just going to go to waste. I searched for recipes and came across yours and figured I’d give it a try. It turned out absolutely fantastic! I gave a bunch away for Christmas and now have people constantly asking when I am going to make more.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:24 pm

      Oh I am so happy to hear this! It makes a perfect gift I agree. I have to be careful to not eat too much by the spoon, haha. Glad you found this recipe and enjoyed!

      Reply
  9. Julie says

    September 22, 2017 at 11:37 am

    This recipe is divine! How long does keep after you get a good canning seal without the pectin? I also cut the sugar down a bit.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:15 pm

      Isn’t it so yummy! I am not sure how long it keeps. I would think a year. I need to do some research on this!

      Reply
  10. r fermier says

    September 24, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    It would have been nice if you could print this recipe.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:14 pm

      You should be able to print the recipe, there is a print option on the recipe card. Is it working for you?

      Reply
  11. Brianna says

    September 28, 2017 at 9:22 am

    Hi there! I’m making this now and I’m using pears from my tree out back and it’s a little harder for me to weigh them since I am cutting out more of the pear than you probably would from the store. Do you know approximately how many cups of chopped pears you used? Or how much they weighed once they were cored, peeled, and chopped?

    Reply
    • Adell says

      March 1, 2018 at 11:12 pm

      I don’t remember that. I’ll have to make better notes next time. But I would start with less and add more pear to your liking.

      Reply
  12. Katherine Bicicchi says

    August 12, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Am anxious to try this. Just want to say, that this summer I think you chose just the right name for your blog. I don’t know about you, but I truly feel baked myself these days. So to prepare butters, which to me are harbingers of fall, makes me feel wonderful! Thanx.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      August 13, 2018 at 10:21 am

      Right?! It’s totally why I chose baked in az. it’s like you are truly baking in the sun during these summer months! I hope you love this pear butter, it’s one of my favorites!

      Reply
      • Katherine Bicicchi says

        August 13, 2018 at 12:10 pm

        I am sure I will love it. Pretty much anything pear pleases me.

        Reply
  13. leesuh says

    September 17, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    this was delicious. I didn’t even peel them.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      September 27, 2018 at 11:49 pm

      Good to know. Also, nice to have to do one less step! Peeling does take a little time. Glad you liked this recipe!

      Reply
  14. Ruth Smith says

    August 21, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    Made this 2 years ago, hubby was reluctant but was one of his favorites on toast. I enjoy it on waffles and pancakes. Had a pear crop off our trees again this year and couldn’t wait to make it again. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:12 pm

      Yum! on waffles and pancakes is my favorite too :). That is so amazing you are able to use pears off your own trees. I’d love to have fruit trees someday!

      Reply
  15. Mary says

    August 27, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    I was intrigued by this recipe but unfortunately it was way too sweet and I only added half the suggested sugar. I guess my pears must have been very sweet and ripe. I added more diced pears that were less ripe, another lemon of juice, more spices, a splash of vinegar, and even shaved a green apple in to try and cut through the sweetness, though I think I lost some of the pear flavor from this. We will see how it tastes after some time in the jars.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      I am so sorry it was too sweet. I think it could be the sweetness of your pears. It is a pretty sweet recipe. I hope with those adjustments you enjoy the pear butter!

      Reply
  16. Betty says

    August 30, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    I found this recipe this summer and could hardly wait for our pears to ripen. It did not disappoint! It will definitely become a family favorite.

    Reply
    • Adell says

      September 9, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Yay! Isn’t it so yummy?! I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  17. Anon says

    October 4, 2020 at 4:29 am

    This is a fantastic recipe. Making it for the second year running as I type, using the trees from our back garden.

    I assume the 7lb of pears was prior to peeling and removing the core?

    Reply
    • Adell says

      December 8, 2020 at 11:09 am

      yes, prior to peeling! I wish I had a pear tree. That is awesome!

      Reply
  18. Stacy P says

    October 12, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    I’ve made 5 batches of this so far this year. We live in TX and have a huge pear tree that produced a lot of large pears. I used 2 cups of honey in place of the sugar and it was perfect! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Adell says

      December 8, 2020 at 11:10 am

      Glad to know you liked it with honey! That is a great swap. Jealous of your pear tree. 5 batches, thats awesome!

      Reply
  19. Suzanne says

    August 31, 2023 at 4:39 pm

    This looks so good! What a great way v to preserve Produce!

    Reply
  20. Vanessa says

    August 31, 2023 at 4:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Does keep long?

    Reply

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