Sugar-Free Pear Butter
Sugar-Free Pear Butter is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 4 qt. water, 1/2 c. lemon juice, divided, 4 lb. firm ripe pears (about 10 large), 2/3 c. white grape juice and 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
In a kettle, combine water and 1/4 cup lemon juice.
Peel, core and quarter the pears, placing them in lemon juice mixture to retard browning until all have been peeled.
Drain liquid in kettle.
Add grape juice and remaining lemon juice.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium.
Cook until pears are soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Press through a sieve or food mill or process in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return purΓ©e to kettle.
Add spices.
Cook and stir until very thick, 20 to 35 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in sweetener. Adjust sweetener to taste.
Pour into jars or plastic containers. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks.
(For longer storage time, pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Use within 3 weeks of opening.)
Yields 4 cups.
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