Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 6 hrs 45 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 93  C
Servings: 3
Best Season: Winter, Fall
Description

This Slow Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter is a rich, velvety spread made with fresh pears, tart cranberries, and warm spices. Slowly simmered to perfection, this fruit butter is perfect for toast, pancakes, yogurt, or even as a glaze for meats. With minimal prep and the ease of a slow cooker, this recipe is an effortless way to savor the flavors of fall.

Ingredients
    For the Cranberry-Pear Butter:
  • 6 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (added at the end)
Instructions
    Prepare the Ingredients
  1. 1
    Peel, core, and chop the pears into small pieces. Rinse the cranberries and discard any bruised ones.
    2. Combine in Slow Cooker
  2. 2
    Add the chopped pears, cranberries, brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
    3. Slow Cook the Mixture
  3. 3
    Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until the fruit is very soft and fragrant. Stir occasionally.
    4. Blend Until Smooth
  4. 4
    Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture directly in the slow cooker until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until silky.
    5. Thicken the Butter
  5. 5
    If needed, cook uncovered on LOW for another hour, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency.
    6. Add the Final Touch
  6. 6
    Stir in vanilla extract and let cool for 30 minutes before transferring to jars.
Note
  • Storage: Store in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Serving Ideas: Spread on toast, mix into oatmeal, or use as a glaze for pork or chicken.
  • Variations: Substitute apples for
Keywords: Fall recipe, fruit butter, homemade spread, slow cooker, easy
Read it online: https://petitepanini.com/recipe/slow-cooker-cranberry-pear-butter-recipe/