6 Pear Butter Recipes to Make With Leftover Fruit

Pear Butter

Make this basic fruit spread with just five easy-to-find ingredients: pears, sugar, grated orange zest, ground nutmeg, and orange juice.

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Apple-Pear Butter

"I'm about to make my second batch of this autumn gold," raves 5-star reviewer Ellie Bryant. "It's worth the time and effort, especially made with local organic apples and pears."

Spiced Pear Butter

Cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and vanilla add warm flavor to this pear butter, while agave nectar lends subtle sweetness.

Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist

Lemon liqueur gives this recipe a hint of citrus flavor. If you don't have a bottle of limoncello at home, make your own with our top-rated recipe.

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Basic Pear Butter

It couldn't be easier to make this 3-ingredient spread with just pears, white sugar, and cinnamon. It comes together in under an hour.

Easy, Low-Sugar Pear Butter

"This recipe uses all but the core of the pear, and has a nice texture and taste," according to recipe creator UpstateNY Cooker, who says you can adjust the amount of orange rind to your liking.

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