Slow Cooker Apple Pear Butter
Slow Cooker Apple Pear Butter is an easy to make fall condiment is rich in flavor and perfect for both sweet and savory dishes!
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples 5-6 apples, I used Galas, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith, peeled, cored and cut into about 1 inch chunks
- 1 pound ripe pears 3-4, I used Bartlett, peeled, cored, and cut into about 1 inch chunks
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1/2 of a lemon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker, then stir to coat them evenly in the spices.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low.
- Cook the apples and pears for about 6 hours stirring them a couple times and mashing the fruit with the back of a spoon.
- When the fruit is very soft and the mixture has thickened, use an immersion stick blender or regular blender to puree the fruit until it is smooth.
- Cool the butter before adding it to jars or an airtight container to store in the refrigerator or freezer. If you choose to can the apple pear butter follow proper instructions to prevent contamination.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 61mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g