Creating the ultimate batch of brown sugar pear butter is an art form that combines the natural sweetness of pears with the rich, caramelized flavor of brown sugar. The perfect pear butter should strike a delicate balance between tartness and sweetness, showcasing the unique characteristics of each pear variety. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety texture or a rustic, chunky spread, experimenting with different recipes is key to finding the combination that tantalizes your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of patience, you can craft a homemade pear butter that will transform your toast, pancakes, waffles, and even your favorite desserts into culinary masterpieces.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BROWN BUTTER PEAR CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in large bowl.
- Beat sugar and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed in a separate bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well-blended. Mix in flour mixture until batter is smooth. Fold in pears and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting on a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it is a rich brown color and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until icing is thick and smooth. Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin icing to desired consistency. Drizzle icing over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 279 mg, Sugar 36.5 g
BROWN SUGAR PEARS
Categories Fruit Dessert Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Pear Fall Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar; stir 1 minute. Add pear slices and lemon juice; cook until pears begin to release juice and syrup forms in skillet, turning pear slices frequently, about 3 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm before using.)
BROWN SUGAR PEAR BUTTER
Use perfectly ripe golden Bartlett pears for this recipe, not green ones. From Learn To Preserve...here: http://www.learntopreserve.com/recipes/2011/10/16/brown-sugarpear-butter.html
Provided by gailanng
Categories Sauces
Time 1h45m
Yield 3 1/2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Note: Prepare canning jars before starting your preserving project.
- Wash, then quarter and core pears, placing them in a heavy-bottom preserving pan as you work.
- Add 1/4 cup water. Do not add more liquid, the pears will create liquid as they cook!
- Bring to a simmer over low heat, then cover tightly with a lid to keep heat and moisture inches.
- Simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until pears have softened, then remove pan from heat.
- Mash pears with a potato masher until they are mushy (approximately 15-30 seconds.).
- Place food mill over a bowl, then scoop pear mush into the food mill. Crank away until all that remains in the food mill is a small amount of pear skins/peels. Discard or compost the skins.
- Measure the pear puree back into the preserving pan, keeping track of the amount of pear puree you end up with because you'll want to add half that much brown sugar to the pear puree mixture. (For example, for 2 cups of pear puree, you'll add 1 cup of brown sugar.).
- If using a vanilla bean, add it now, then add the remaining spices into the pear puree mixture. Stir well to combine. (Note: If using vanilla extract instead of a vanilla bean, add it at the end of the cooking process, when you would normally be removing the vanilla bean. If you add the vanilla extract before cooking, much of the vanilla flavor will be diminished.
- Cook approximately one hour over low heat, simmering constantly. It will be more of a bubble than a simmer, because of the thickening nature of the pear butter.
- Once desired thickness has been achieved, remove the preserving pan from the heat and, if using the vanilla bean, remove it and split the bean down the middle with a sharp knife. Using the edge of the knife, scrape the tiny seeds back into the pear butter, and stir well. (Note: If using vanilla extract, add at this point.).
- Using a wide-mouth funnel, spoon pear butter immediately into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.
- Look for any air bubbles in the jars and if you see any, use a chopstick or plastic knife to pop them before wiping rims clean.
- At this point you can either cover jars with tight-fitting lids (and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months or in the freezer for up to 6 months) or you can process by following these steps:.
- For Canning Process:.
- Place a sealing lid on the jar, screw on a band until finger-tight then wipe jar rims spotlessly clean with a dry paper towel.
- Process for 10 minutes in a Boiling Water Bath. (If needed, add extra hot water to be sure jars are completely submerged before covering Boling Water Bath Canner with the lid.).
- Remove jars with a jar-lifter and place on a towel on the counter in a draft-free place. Let rest for 24 hours, then check for proper seal before storing.
- If jars lids seal, store them in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
- Note: Check lids for a proper seal by pressing the middle of the lid with a finger or thumb. If the lid stays down, it is sealed and will easily keep for up to one year in a cool dark place. If the lid springs up when you release your finger, the lid is unsealed. Place unsealed jars in your refrigerator and eat within 3 months, or within one month after opening.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 26, Carbohydrate 142.4, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 115.7, Protein 1.8
BROWN BUTTER PEAR SUGAR COOKIE BARS
We topped a sugar cookie crust with Anjou pears and finished with a brown butter topping for a delicious and elegant dessert.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir together cookie mix and 1 tablespoon flour. Add 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 egg; stir until a soft dough forms. Gently press dough evenly in bottom of baking dish.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or just until dough is set and light golden brown on edges. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt 3/4 cup butter over medium heat. Once melted, cook butter about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until butter turns a deep golden brown. (Be careful because this happens quickly!) Remove saucepan from heat; immediately pour butter into glass measuring cup. Set aside to cool slightly.
- While butter is cooling, place sliced pears in single layer over cooled cookie crust.
- In large bowl, beat remaining Topping ingredients with whisk until well blended. Gradually add brown butter, beating until smooth. Pour mixture evenly over pears.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. With sharp knife, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
EASY, LOW-SUGAR PEAR BUTTER
No sieve used here! This recipe uses all but the core of the pear, and has a nice texture and taste. Adjust the amount of orange rind to your liking.
Provided by UpstateNY Cooker
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the pears into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until fruit is soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and transfer the pears to a blender. Puree the pears and return them to the pot.
- Stir the sugar, sweetener, orange zest, nutmeg and orange juice into the pot and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin until completely dissolved. Ladle into hot sterile jars and seal with lids and rings, or fill freezer containers and freeze if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
GLAZED PEARS WITH BROWN-SUGAR OAT CRISP AND PEAR-BRANDY SYLLABUB
In the 1940s, Robert E. Rich, an independent-minded son of a successful dairyman, introduced RichWhip, the first nondairy topping, to the world. It took off. This recipe can be made using RichWhip, which is still available at many kosher supermarkets, or heavy cream.
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pears, sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, lemon zest and ginger. Mix in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the vanilla.
- In a large skillet fitted with a lid, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the pear mixture and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in cup water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook at a gentle boil for 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 40 minutes more. Add the remaining lemon juice and keep at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until the liquid becomes syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Make the crisp: In a large bowl, combine the flour, almonds, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or 2 forks, then mix the dough with your hands until combined and crumbly. Transfer to a small baking sheet and cook until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir the crisp, then let cool and break into pieces with a wooden spoon.
- Prepare the syllabub: Whisk the cream with an electric mixer until it starts to thicken. If using heavy cream, gradually pour in the sugar. Add the brandy, if you choose, one tablespoon at a time, tasting after each addition. Turn the mixer to high and whip to soft peaks.
- Assemble the dessert: in clear glasses, place a layer of pears, followed by a layer of crisp (about 1/3 cup each per serving). Top each with syllabub and dust with cinnamon. Or assemble in a large trifle bowl.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 784, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 914 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CARAMELIZED PEARS
After picking an abundant crop of pears, I was looking for new ways to enjoy them. A friend suggested warming them with butter and brown sugar. This tasty recipe was the result! We like them with vanilla bean ice cream, but plain vanilla or cinnamon are also quite delicious! -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally, 4-5 minutes. Add pears; cook and stir until pears are tender, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve over ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PEAR CRISPS WITH VANILLA BROWN BUTTER
Brown butter, infused with vanilla, adds a bewitching silkiness to the fruit that's tucked beneath the crumbly topping.
Provided by Holly Smith
Categories Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Pear Tree Nut Almond Fall Winter Chill Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make topping:
- Pulse together flour, almonds, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter and pulse just until blended. Coarsely crumble in a shallow baking pan and chill at least 1 hour.
- Make filling and bake crisps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
- Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a small heavy saucepan, then add pod and butter and cook over medium-low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until butter is browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- While butter browns, stir together sugars, flour, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Add pears and brandy and toss to combine.
- Discard vanilla pod, then toss butter with pear mixture. Spoon filling into gratin dishes and sprinkle with topping, mounding it slightly in centers. Put in a shallow baking pan and bake 30 minutes, then rotate baking sheet and bake until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes more. Cool to warm or room temperature on a rack.
BROWN SUGAR PEAR POUND CAKE
Source: Better Homes and Gardens **Note: For Pear Sauce you will need 1 - 500 mg vitamin C tablet (to prevent browning).
Provided by Mom2Rose
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Butter a 10-inch fluted tube pan.
- Coat lightly with flour, shaking out excess; set pan aside.
- In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a very large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add brown sugar and vanilla; beat on high speed until mixture is smooth and light, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until combined.
- Alternately add milk and the 1/4 cup brandy to flour mixture, beating just until combined after each addition and stopping occasionally to scrape the bowl.
- Fold in pears and orange peel.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 1 hour 10 minutes or until golden brown and a long wooden skewer inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- For glaze, combine granulated sugar and the 1/3 cup brandy in a small saucepan.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just boils and sugar is dissolved.
- Remove cake from pan and place on wire rack.
- Place a piece of waxed paper under the wire rack.
- With a pastry brush, brush the warm glaze over the entire surface of the cake.
- Cool cake completely.
- Serve with Pear Sauce.
- To make Pear Sauce: In a medium saucepan combine pears, lemon juice, pear nectar, sugar, and vitamin C tablet.
- Bring to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat.
- Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until pears are soft.
- If mixture seems dry and in danger of scorching, add a bit more nectar to pan.
- Remove from heat.
- Cool slightly.
- Puree mixture in a food processor or blender; strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Taste sauce and adjust sugar if necessary.
- Cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 72 hours.
- Makes about 2 cups.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Store cooled cake tightly wrapped at room temperature up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 151.3, Sodium 366.1, Carbohydrate 109, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 72.9, Protein 7.5
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm pears: This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Peel and core the pears before cooking: This will make the butter smoother.
- Use a slow cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help prevent the butter from burning.
- Stir the butter frequently: This will help prevent it from sticking to the pot.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the butter: This will give it a smooth, creamy texture.
- Store the butter in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator: It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Pear butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many ways. It can be spread on toast, crackers, or pancakes, or used as a filling for pies and tarts. It can also be added to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies for a healthy and flavorful boost. With its rich flavor and smooth texture, pear butter is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have a batch of ripe pears, be sure to make a batch of pear butter. You won't be disappointed!
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