Apple-Pear Butter

This fruit butter is not too sweet and is a family favorite. Store in an airtight container or can. This is a great holiday present. I cover the lid with a pretty piece of cloth and add a handmade ornament for the top. Everyone loves this and always asks for more.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 42 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 cup apple juice
• 3 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
• 3 Bartlett pears - peeled, cored, and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine apples, pears, and apple juice in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples and pears are soft, about 1 1/2 hours.n

Step 2

Stir in honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook over low heat for 2 hours more, stirring occasionally.n

Step 3

Remove from heat; mash fruit with potato masher. Allow to cool completely, at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the saucepan over low heat; cook, uncovered, stirring often, until thickened, about 30 minutes.n