Steves Fall Pear Sauce Recipes

BASIC PEAR BUTTER

Steps:

• Place pears in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth.
• Measure 3 cups pureed pears into a saucepan. Add sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Stir in cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick, about 15 minutes more.
• Immerse a 1-pint jar in simmering water for 5 minutes. Wash lid and ring in warm soapy water. Fill hot jar with pear mixture. Seal and store in the refrigerator.

VANILLA PEAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Use a large 6 qt pot.
• Cut pears in half, core, peel and cut pears into large chunks.
• The pear chunks should fill the pot to 5 quart level at least.
• Add water and sugar, (Add 1/2 cup or more sugar if you prefer sweeter flavor).
• Bring to boiling point then reduce to low boil.
• Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, nutmeg and ground cloves.
• Give it the old taste test, adjust sugar and spice if needed.
• Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until pears are very soft and easily mashed to your desirable consistency using a potato masher.
• Do not drain off liquid after cooking unless it is a way to watery, keep it juicy now.
• Quickly fill sterilized hot (180 degrees) jars to 1/8 inch of rim.
• Wipe clean jar rims and threads.
• Cover with hot lids (180 degrees) and bands tightened finger tight only.
• Process in boiling water 12 minutes.
• Note: Make sure the water covers the jars 1 to 2 inches.
• Suggestion: While preparing the pears to prevent them from darkening during preparation drop them into a large pot of water with 2 tbs salt, 2 tbs vinegar added to each gallon of water used.
• Enjoy!