Slow Cooker Pear Butter: 4 Hour Autumn Joy
Capture the essence of autumn with this easy slow cooker pear butter. It’s a spreadable goodness perfect for toast, pastries, or just a spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes - 12 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place sliced pears in your slow cooker.
- Pour apple cider over the pears.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir everything together to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until pears are very tender.
- Carefully mash the pears with a potato masher or immersion blender until smooth or chunky, as you prefer.
- Remove the lid and cook on high for another 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to jars.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust spices to your personal taste.
- For a smoother butter, use an immersion blender.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg