Spiced Apple-Pear Butter

Serves 16
Time 1 hr 20 min
Spiced Apple-Pear Butter

Autumn is prime-time for apples and pears. Made with warm spices and a hint of maple, this harvest season condiment will complement a pork roast, a goat cheese sandwich or toast.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    2 poundsmixed apples such as Fuji, Gala and Honeycrisp, peeled and cored
    1 poundBartlett pears, peeled and cored
    1/2 cupapple juice or cider, or water
    1/2 teaspooncinnamon
    1/4 teaspoonground ginger
    2 tablespoonsgrade A dark amber maple syrup

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Method

Cut apples and pears into 1-inch chunks. 


Place in a medium saucepan with juice, cinnamon and ginger. 


Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 


Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fruit is very soft, about 30 minutes. 


Stir in maple syrup and continue to simmer until very thick, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. 


During the last 15 minutes, stir more frequently to prevent sticking and burning. 


Mash with a fork or, for a smoother consistency, purée in a food processor. 


Serve warm or store refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

2 Tablespoons

Calories

50

Total Fat

0g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

0mg

Total Carbohydrate

14g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

11g

Protein

0g

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