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While we love a good jar of apple butter, it's not the only fruity spread that deserves a spot in your kitchen this fall. Use your extra fresh pears to make a smooth, decadent, and flavorful pear butter that'll last for months. From basic ideas that let the fruit's flavor shine to cozy spreads that are full of autumnal spices, you'll find a delicious new favorite in this collection of our best pear butter recipes.
Pear Butter
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Make this basic fruit spread with just five easy-to-find ingredients: pears, sugar, grated orange zest, ground nutmeg, and orange juice.
Apple-Pear Butter
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"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
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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
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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.
Basic Pear Butter
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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
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"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.
More Inspiration
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Hungry for more? Explore our entire collection of Fruit Butter Recipes.