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Easy Homemade Crockpot Cinnamon Pear Butter Recipe

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This Homemade Crockpot Pear Butter with Vanilla & Cinnamon is a simple, set-it-and-forget-it recipe that transforms ripe pears into a velvety, spiced spread perfect for toast, yogurt, or gifting. Made with just a few basic ingredients, it’s a budget-friendly way to capture the taste of autumn.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 pounds pears (about 10–12 medium pears), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped (Bosc or Bartlett recommended)
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the pears: Wash, peel, and core the pears. Chop into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  2. Combine everything in the crockpot: Add chopped pears, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt to a 6-quart or larger crockpot. Stir until pears are well coated.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours: Cover and cook on low. Do not lift the lid for the first 4 hours. After about 6 hours, stir gently. Pears should be very soft and breaking down.
  4. Blend until smooth: Turn off the crockpot and let cool for 10 minutes. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. If using a regular blender, work in batches, filling only halfway.
  5. Continue cooking uncovered: Return blended mixture to crockpot (if needed) and cook on low with lid slightly ajar for 2-4 more hours, stirring every 30-45 minutes, until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Test for doneness: Spoon a small amount onto a cold plate and refrigerate for 2 minutes. Run your finger through it; if the line stays clean, it’s ready.
  7. Jar and store: Ladle hot pear butter into clean, sterilized jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rims, screw on lids, and let cool to room temperature. Lids will pop as they seal.

Notes

Don’t rush the cooking time; low and slow is essential for proper thickening and flavor. Watch for scorching in the last few hours and stir frequently. Use the cold plate test to check doneness. Always peel pears for a silky texture. Let mixture cool before blending to avoid steam explosions. For shelf-stable jars, process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

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