tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post6304294460417855043..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Recipe: How To Make Really Easy Low Sugar Pear Butter in the Oven (with step-by-step photos)Farmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-8516791307930992272014-10-05T14:33:32.942-05:002014-10-05T14:33:32.942-05:00You're very welcome. I'm so glad you enjoy...You're very welcome. I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for the sweet feedback - and congratulations on your first foray into canning! :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-48259724936861882202014-10-04T19:54:43.724-05:002014-10-04T19:54:43.724-05:00I bought pears on sale for 78 cents a pound. Chea...I bought pears on sale for 78 cents a pound. Cheap fruit I thought. Five different varieties. Of course I will eat them. After a couple of days, I started looking around for an alternative. I found your web page and the pear butter recipe. I made pear sauce in the crock pot and was worried because even with the spices it was bland. But, soldiering ahead as instructed, I poured it into a glass baking dish in a slow oven and stirred occasionally. FANTASTIC. And the easiest thing I've ever done. Plus so little sugar it is cheap to make and fairly guilt free. So I did my first ever water bath canning and that was incredibly easy as well. Your recipe and instructions don't need nerves OR confidence or any particular skill and you feel like POWER COOK when you are done . . . and the house smells fantastic. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-32997654680496328502013-09-03T11:37:28.148-05:002013-09-03T11:37:28.148-05:00I made a batch of pear butter yesterday, after pic...I made a batch of pear butter yesterday, after picking about 15 pounds of pears from a neighborhood pear tree the day before. The pears were very sweet but crisp, so after slicing them up (and discarding the wormy parts), I steamed them before milling. By the time all 15 pounds had been steamed, the water in the steamer was concentrated pear sirup, just slightly caramelized. One problem with using crisp pears is that the sauce, after milling, has lots of little crunchy bits in it. So, I strained the sauce; a soup ladle makes a good pestle for forcing the sauce through a sieve and scraping the pomace out after each ladlefull is pressed through. I saw no need to add sugar, it was so sweet, but I did add the slightly caramelized sirup from the bottom of the steamer -- nothing in my final product there that wasn't in my pears to start with. I got about one cup of pear butter from 3 pounds of rather small pears.<br /><br />One thing I've done the pear butter and apple butter I've made is use them as cookie filling. It caramelizes a bit in baking, but when you bite into the cookies, they give you a burst of apple or pear flavor.Douglas W. Joneshttp://www.cs.uiowa.edu/~jones/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-30088871674259911162013-09-02T08:12:08.634-05:002013-09-02T08:12:08.634-05:00Thanks for the feedback - so glad you're enjoy...Thanks for the feedback - so glad you're enjoying the recipe. I love the idea of stirring pear butter into oatmeal. I'll definitely have to try it!Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-10091263105004443732013-08-28T08:21:52.408-05:002013-08-28T08:21:52.408-05:00Love this pear butter. I have made it for three ye...Love this pear butter. I have made it for three years. I sub honey for sugar and add cinnimon. We have had it keep for a year, the lemon juice is the presertive plus the natural acid in pears. I have a type one diabetic child and are always looking for healthy treats. This is good to bake with, serve over oatmeal, or as a side with pork. And of course toast!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-23321266682870434392013-02-22T10:28:33.605-06:002013-02-22T10:28:33.605-06:00Hi Sorenkkg,
If you can jars of this low sugar pea...Hi Sorenkkg,<br />If you can jars of this low sugar pear butter using a water bath canner, they should last at least a year if stored in a cool, dry place. The canning process is what makes preserves the pear butter so that it is shelf stable, not the sugar. For example, you can safely can applesauce made without any sugar.Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-58182938189362644092013-02-21T18:21:18.366-06:002013-02-21T18:21:18.366-06:00If you do can it, how long does it last? The sugar...If you do can it, how long does it last? The sugar in most jam recipes is a preservative, so I'm concerned that without it, you'll have an issue?Sorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449142796837679632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-89352265032963535962012-11-05T00:12:40.219-06:002012-11-05T00:12:40.219-06:00i just made it... it was Amazing. I added a few sp...i just made it... it was Amazing. I added a few spices to my liking . but it was amazing.. haha and easy!!little lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15655976038705944917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-45349502626348288242012-10-24T15:49:02.016-05:002012-10-24T15:49:02.016-05:00I love your distaste for excess sugar. It is tires...I love your distaste for excess sugar. It is tiresome to have to always halve or quarter the sugar in recipes. I love pears and will soon be making this. Course I need to get the food mill, but that's easy. Thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09358978241344897274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-75924427459859267002012-10-20T11:45:03.678-05:002012-10-20T11:45:03.678-05:00TRY A SPOONFUL OF VANILLA WHEN YOUR PEAR BUTTER IS...TRY A SPOONFUL OF VANILLA WHEN YOUR PEAR BUTTER IS DONE !!!! YUMMYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-72563506414368864172012-10-04T21:20:52.553-05:002012-10-04T21:20:52.553-05:00Has anyone tried freezing it?Has anyone tried freezing it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-31417019594337927352012-09-04T13:56:12.874-05:002012-09-04T13:56:12.874-05:00I'm making pear butter as we (I) speak. So gra...I'm making pear butter as we (I) speak. So grateful for the "low sugar, fast cooking" recipe. I decided to cook in at the recommended 300 degrees in my roaster oven so as not to heat up my kitchen. I just turned the oven on and am going to transfer the pear butter-to-be to a glass dish and finish in the oven. It's just not reducing much after 2 and a half hours in the roaster. Bad idea I guess but no crockpot for me. Toooo long!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-51537478343371106402011-11-15T15:39:15.509-06:002011-11-15T15:39:15.509-06:00My dad lives on a 150acre farm and has two pear tr...My dad lives on a 150acre farm and has two pear trees in his front yard that have grown there ever since I can remember. We thought that the ice storm that hit a couple years ago had done them in BUT this year the pears were back :)<br /><br />The kids love climbing up and getting the pears. <br /><br />I have NEVER canned anything But my husband asked me to do something with the 20lbs of pears we got the other day. I gave 10lbs away just because I didn't know what to do with them. Then I typed in Pear recipes and came across Your blog/site! <br /><br />Thank you for your wonderful recipe! LOVE your blog/site!!!<br /><br />I definitely will be back :D <br />Trying to cook in KentuckyTrying to Cook in Kentuckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-87860113040857928202011-09-08T04:46:45.384-05:002011-09-08T04:46:45.384-05:00I love a good apple butter and now get to try what...I love a good apple butter and now get to try what appears to be a great (and easy) pear butter. This makes me look forward to toast again!Tanya - Three Square Mealshttp://www.3-squaremeals.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-70295264114868092302011-08-31T16:20:18.299-05:002011-08-31T16:20:18.299-05:00I got a great deal on overripe pears from my local...I got a great deal on overripe pears from my local grocer (he sold me 10# for $1!) and I was thinking of trying pear butter. Boy, am I glad I did! Absolutely outstanding recipe! Thanks for posting it!Mitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-76892036577400742882010-10-28T08:54:50.485-05:002010-10-28T08:54:50.485-05:00Hi Kathleen,
The amount of sugar doesn't have ...<b>Hi Kathleen,</b><br />The amount of sugar doesn't have to do with the safety of the finished canned product. It's safe to can homemade applesauce that consists of nothing more than apples.<br /><br />It's the acidity that's important, and apples and pears (and most fruits) are plenty acidic on their own. You can always add a little lemon juice to increase the acidity if you're concerned.<br /><br />After you've processed your jars in a water bath canner, check to make sure they've sealed properly - the little 'button' on the top of the lid should be down. If you press on it, you shouldn't hear popping sound. Gently try to pry the lid off the jar to make sure it's on there nice and tight.<br /><br />Sometimes the jars won't seal until a few minutes after coming out of the water bath, and you'll actually hear that button pop down and seal.<br /><br />If you're still concerned about the safety of the pear butter (or anything else), simply skip the canning process and store it in the refrigerator. Pear butter will last for weeks unprocessed.<br /><br />If you have a jar that didn't seal properly in the canner, just put it in the fridge and enjoy it soon.<br /><br />Hope this helps. Happy canning! I'm envious of all your pears! :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-49533237838032384462010-10-25T17:57:34.385-05:002010-10-25T17:57:34.385-05:00Hi there! I'm a new canner, innundated with p...Hi there! I'm a new canner, innundated with pears, and haven't found anything in my proper canning books that looks as good as this. Is the sugar ratio not an essential element in making the butter safe to can? I have already made a bunch of pear sauce, so I was going to start with that, and the ratios won't be exact. Some recipes I've seen have OJ and lemon juice in them (but they also start with weight of raw pears). I think I only sort of understand the chemistry here and don't want to mess up... Any insight appreciated!<br /><br />kathleenpoling (@) yahoo (dot) comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-87490266862649680702010-09-08T08:10:12.847-05:002010-09-08T08:10:12.847-05:00Hi Winnie,
Your version sounds great! Thanks for t...<b>Hi Winnie,</b><br />Your version sounds great! Thanks for the feedback. :)<br /><br /><b>Hi Cobblestone Country Girl,</b><br />What a fun school project! If properly processed and sealed, your jars of pear butter should safely last a year if stored in a cool, dark place.<br /><br />Remember to inspect all jars before opening: be sure the 'seal' button hasn't popped up on the lid; look for any seepage outside the jar, or mold inside the jar. Some darkening is normal, but if anything about the pear butter (looks or smell) is suspect, toss it out.<br /><br />Canning is a very safe, very wonderful way to preserve food, but it's always good to be careful.<br /><br />I hope you and the girls will come back and let us know how today's lesson went! :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-17644138057753606692010-09-08T00:17:16.772-05:002010-09-08T00:17:16.772-05:00I am going to use this pear butter recipe tomorrow...I am going to use this pear butter recipe tomorrow to homeschool my 4 girls. What is the shelf life of canning it? I think your sitr is great.cobblestone country girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137155121154159389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-83219310725805894912010-08-03T07:57:40.866-05:002010-08-03T07:57:40.866-05:00I tried a variant with the crock pot on low for ov...I tried a variant with the crock pot on low for overnight after the food mill. I also used brown sugar (1/3 cup) and a dash of vanilla. I think it came out just great. The pears were moonglows that grow on the tree out in front of my house here in Virginia. Small tree, plenty of fruit some years! Thanks for passing along the recipe. Oh, and mine looks more like apple butter, more russet toned . . . but could be any number of things from the pear variety to more caramelizing in the crock pot.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336618456927884147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-50788348128385024652010-04-14T22:46:41.683-05:002010-04-14T22:46:41.683-05:00Thanks for this recipe. Reminds me of apple season...Thanks for this recipe. Reminds me of apple season here in Wisconsin. My friends and I get together with our "tons" of apples and make applesauce...jar after jar! So much fun! I really do enjoy it.<br /><br />jessyburke88@gmail.comJessicahttp://www.extremehomeworkout.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-30816882545436485742009-12-07T15:58:45.055-06:002009-12-07T15:58:45.055-06:00Making pear butter now. So far so good...I can'...Making pear butter now. So far so good...I can't wait until it's done. Thank you for the inspiration :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986080253571107434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-9617285625643267092009-11-30T18:24:14.375-06:002009-11-30T18:24:14.375-06:00this was delicious!! thank you so much!! I had 1...this was delicious!! thank you so much!! I had 13 red pears that were too soft to eat and it made one jar (not sure what size - I just used an old pickle jar) of pear butter... It tastes soooo good.flminivanmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329259850285797827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-14273196164487347742009-11-14T11:24:19.454-06:002009-11-14T11:24:19.454-06:00Pear butter! This sounds really delicious--I just ...Pear butter! This sounds really delicious--I just made pumpkin butter for the first time, and I think there are definitely more butters in my future. :)Kaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641448576726538534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-14723447707841229992009-11-10T17:42:22.045-06:002009-11-10T17:42:22.045-06:00Pear butter is a rare treat, but now that I have a...Pear butter is a rare treat, but now that I have a box of pears burning a hole on my back porch, and your recipe in hand, it's suddenly become just what this cook ordered. Thanks for sharing.tom | tall clover farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642103637655296403noreply@blogger.com