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Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist

7 ingredients 20 min + 1 hr 30 min 6 - 1/2 pint jars openrecipes
Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist

"Try this sweet, rich colored, butter-like spread made with ripe pears and a hint of lemon Liqueur. So easy to make and oh so good on toast or hot biscuits. If you prefer a lighter colored butter use white sugar in place of brown sugar."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

181
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Fat
45g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pear 1 medium (178g) 101
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds pears - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur

Directions

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