Pear Butter

Name: Pear Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 1 2/3 cups (400 ml)
Ingredients: 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced; 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, diced; 1 pinch salt

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Preparation 20 min
Cooking 20 min
Chilling 2 h
Makes about 1 2/3 cups (400 ml)
Freezes Yes

This butter is creamy and spreads easily. With light and comforting flavours of pear and brown sugar, it pairs beautifully with our flaky cinnamon scones. It's a simple recipe that works wonderfully for brunch or as an afternoon snack.

Vegetarian
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 pinch salt

Preparation

- In a pot over medium heat, cook the pears with the brown sugar and lemon juice for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pears break down and release their juice, stirring regularly.
- In a food processor, purée the pear mixture until smooth. Gradually add the butter, one or two pieces at a time, until smooth. Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed. Add the salt.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until completely chilled. The pear butter will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.

Note from Ricardo

Serve the pear butter alongside our Flaky Cinnamon Scones.

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