Small-Batch Almanac Pear Butter |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 130 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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No need for sugar in this lightly spiced spread - the natural sweetness of the pears condenses into a dark gold caramel all on it's own! Adapted from the Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook. Makes about 1 cup, 8 (2-tbsp) servings Ingredients:
2 cups unsweetened apple juice or 2 cups apple cider |
2 inches fresh ginger, left whole |
1 pinch allspice |
2 large pears, peeled, cored and diced (i used forelle) |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, bring the apple juice, ginger and allspice to a boil.
2. Add the pears and reduce to a simmer.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove ginger slices.
4. Continue to cook, stirring regularly to prevent sticking, until the mixture is thick, smooth, spreadable and a dark-brown caramel.
5. Can in a water bath or spoon into a clean jar and keep in the fridge up to 6 weeks.
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