
Winter Pear Butter
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Serves/Makes: 4 half-pints | Ready In: 2-5 hrs
8 large ripe pears
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup brandy
1/3 cup water
Peel, quarter and core the pears; chop in 1/2-inch pieces. Put all the ingredients in a large heavy pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes, or until the pears are soft.
Puree the mixture in a food processor or blender and then return the puree to the pot. Cook uncovered over very low heat, stirring often, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the pear butter is very thick. be careful not to let it scorch. Remove from the heat.
Stir the hot pear butter for a minute or two to release more heat and then spoon into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top of each jar. Wipe the rim of each jar. Cover and allow to come to room temperature (It will be a gray-green color). Label the jars and refrigerate for up to three weeks.
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Recipe ID: 63645
per tablespoon: 27 calories, 0g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 0g protein.
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