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Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Pear Butter (Easy & Perfect)

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This homemade cinnamon sugar pear butter is made in the slow cooker with simple ingredients. It’s velvety, deeply spiced, and perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds pears (about 6–8 medium), Bosc or Bartlett, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (preferably Saigon cinnamon)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the pears: Peel the pears with a vegetable peeler. Cut them in half lengthwise, scoop out the core and seeds, then chop into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  2. Combine in the slow cooker: Add the chopped pears to the slow cooker. Pour in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until the pears are evenly coated. Drop in the cinnamon stick if using.
  3. Cook on low: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. Do not open the lid for the first 4 hours. The pears should be very soft and almost falling apart.
  4. Blend until smooth: Remove the cinnamon stick. Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to puree the mixture until smooth. If using a regular blender, let the mixture cool for 15 minutes first, then blend in batches.
  5. Continue cooking uncovered: Leave the slow cooker on low with the lid off. Stir every 20-30 minutes. Cook for 1-2 hours until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Test for doneness: Spoon a small amount onto a chilled plate and let it sit for 30 seconds. Tilt the plate. If the butter holds its shape and doesn’t run, it’s done.
  7. Cool and jar: Let the pear butter cool in the slow cooker for 15-20 minutes. Spoon into clean jars, leaving about ½ inch of headspace. Let the jars cool completely to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

Notes

Don’t rush the thickening step. The butter will continue to thicken as it cools. For best flavor, let the pear butter sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving. If using a regular blender, let the mixture cool slightly and work in batches to avoid hot liquid splattering.

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