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Salted Caramel Pear Butter

Irresistible Salted Caramel Pear Butter for Cozy Mornings

Delight in homemade Salted Caramel Pear Butter, a luscious spread that captures the essence of autumn with sweet ripe pears and buttery caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Cooling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 39 minutes
Servings: 12 ounces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pear Butter
  • 6 cups Ripe Pears Chopped
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust based on taste preference
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Can substitute vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Or almond extract for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Optional Spices (Cinnamon/Nutmeg) For added warmth

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • blender
  • Boiling Water Bath Canner

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salted Caramel Pear Butter
  1. Prepare the Pears by washing, peeling, and coring the ripe pears, then chop them into small pieces.
  2. Make the Caramel by heating sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns golden brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Combine Ingredients by stirring chopped pears into the caramel, then mix in lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
  4. Cook the Mixture in a crockpot on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or simmer on the stovetop for 1-2 hours.
  5. Blend the Pear Butter using an immersion blender until smooth or in batches in a regular blender.
  6. Can the Pear Butter by sterilizing jars, ladling in pear butter, and processing in a boiling water bath.
  7. Cool and Store the jars at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours and check seals before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin C: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place for up to 18 months. Opened jars should be refrigerated and consumed within 12 months.

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