Pear-adise Butter Recipe

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Vanilla and rosemary accent this thick, smooth butter that positively shouts “pears” throughout. Spread some on ordinary bread and you'll have a fruity feast. —Kristina Pontier, Hillsboro, Oregon

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Pear-adise Butter Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours + chilling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups pear juice
  • 4 pounds pears, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 vanilla bean (3 inches), split in half lengthwise
  • 3 fresh rosemary sprigs (4 inches)
  • 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring pear juice to a boil; cook for 30 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Stir in pears and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender. Cool slightly.
  • Transfer pear mixture to a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan; add vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 65-75 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat. Discard vanilla bean. Stir in rosemary and vinegar; cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Discard rosemary. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Yield: 2 cups.

Nutritional Facts 2 tablespoons equals 92 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Pear-adise Butter in Country Woman October/November 2008, p32

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Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2010 by ebers

Forgot to say that I discarded the ginger at the same time I discarded the vanilla bean and the cinnamon.


Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2010 by ebers

This is quite yummy!!! A bit messy for the stove because I could not find pear juice and substituted pear nectar. The nectar splattered quite a bit during the boiling down process. I also used three, 2 1/2 inch sticks of cinnamon instead of the rosemary and added a one inch piece of crystilized ginger. I used apple cider vinegar instead of the white balsamic vinegar. I added the cinnamon sticks with the vanilla bean and discarded them with the bean. The butter was very yummy. I would make this again!!!


Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by gramglo

How much rosemary; 12 inches total or 4 inches total??

Regards, Gloria J. Perez


Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by HojoMe

I think somethings missing in this recipe...I did everything according to the recipe, but mine never congealed. It has the consistency of applesauce, am I missing something? Otherwise, the taste is delicious!

*please note that you can find pear juice in any health food section of your grocer, or health food store. It is with the natural juices ....


Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by digbugsgirl

If you have an orchard near you, they might have pear juice.


Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2010 by Luvs2cook500

Look for Pear Nectar. I'm sure that's what they ment or...juice saved from canned pears. I am going to use the nectar.


Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2010 by maisiedoo

Looks interesting but I don't know where to purchase pear juice. Will apple juice work?


Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2010 by SwimCathy

This looks delicious, but I have never seen pear juice in the store. Is it readily available? I was surprised to see no added sugar, so I assume it is more savory than apple butter. (?)

 
 
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