Spiced Pear Butter

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (2 pounds)
• ½ cup apple juice
• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine pears and juice in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until tender. Place pear mixture in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Combine puréed pear mixture, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom (if desired) in pan; bring...

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