This ginger pear butter is sweet, creamy and packs a mild kick. Perfect for a fall breakfast, it goes deliciously on toast, swirled into oatmeal, or eaten straight from a spoon!
Course:
Spread
Cuisine:
American
Author: Alissa
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3
ripe Bartlett or D'Anjou pears
peeled and diced
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1
tbsp.
grated fresh ginger
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3
tbsp.
lemon juice
about 1 lemon
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2
tbsp.
brown sugar
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2
tbsp.
water
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1
tsp.
ground cinnamon
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ΒΌ
tsp.
salt
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Place all ingredients in small saucepan and stir to blend. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
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Lower heat and cover. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
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Uncover and allow to simmer for another 25-30 minutes, until liquid is thick and syrupy.
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Transfer to blender or food processor and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl or pitcher as needed.
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Allow to cool and transfer to an airtight storage container.
Makes 1 heaping cup.
Refrigerate for up to 1 week.