Slow Cooker Apple Pear Butter
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4.4
Slow Cooker Apple Pear Butter
Description
This recipe uses a variety of apples and ripe pears peeled and cut into chunks, combined with warm spices including ground cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. The fruit is cooked in a slow cooker on low heat with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a little water to prevent sticking. Cooking for about six hours softens the fruit thoroughly, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
The butter is mashed throughout cooking and blended smooth once cooking finishes, resulting in a thick, velvety fruit butter without added sugar beyond the maple syrup. The acidity from the lemon juice balances the sweetness, while the spices bring warmth and depth.
This apple pear butter can be spread on toast, stirred into yogurt, or used in baking. It stores well refrigerated or frozen and can be canned following proper safety guidelines for longer storage. Its rich, spiced flavor makes it a versatile homemade fruit preserve.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apple 5-6 apples, I used Galas, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith, peeled, cored and cut into about 1 inch chunks
- 1 pound pear 3-4, I used Bartlett, peeled, cored, and cut into about 1 inch chunks, ripe
- 1/2 cup water
- lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker, then stir to coat them evenly in the spices.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low.
- Cook the apples and pears for about 6 hours stirring them a couple times and mashing the fruit with the back of a spoon.
- When the fruit is very soft and the mixture has thickened, use an immersion stick blender or regular blender to puree the fruit until it is smooth.
- Cool the butter before adding it to jars or an airtight container to store in the refrigerator or freezer. If you choose to can the apple pear butter follow proper instructions to prevent contamination.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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