We have a sweet friend with an orchard who recently brought a huge tote bag filled with ripe pears! Yummy! So, what are we to do with that many pears in a short amount of time?!
Pear Butter, of course!
We adapted a recipe we have for Apple Butter. We’ve had this recipe for quite a while. I’m not sure where it originated. It’s in a big folder we have for favorite recipes in my Handsome Husband’s handwriting. There are only four ingredients!
Slow Cooker Pear Butter Recipe
12 – 16 Big, Ripe Pears
1 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Wash, core, and rough chop pears. There’s no need to peel them with this recipe. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and toss to mix. Cover and cook on high for 4 – 5 hours stirring occasionally until soft and cooked thru. Pure’ in food processor then place back in slow cooker. Cook on low until the pear butter is as thick as your family likes.
Pretty simple, huh? 😉
If you like the little zinnia bouquet, stay tuned. I am writing a tutorial for another post!
😉 -Marci
