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Slow Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter

Cranberries and pears melt together with warm cinnamon, cloves, and brown sugar into a silky, thick spread. Bright orange zest lifts the deep, spiced sweetness, creating a lush fruit butter that tastes rich and comforting on toast or with roasted meats.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Slow Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter
Total
6 hr 20 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
6 hr
Serves
22

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
44
Carbs
13g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
11g
Sodium
2mg

Ingredients

  • 5 oz cranberries (1 generous cup)
  • 36 oz 7 large pears, peeled cored, and sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (unpacked)
  • zest of one orange

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on high for two hours, until the pears are tender.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
  4. Cook, uncovered, on high for 4 hours or more until very thick, stirring occasionally.
  5. Transfer the pear butter to an air tight container, cover, and refrigerate overnight.