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Easy sugar-free spice instant pot pear butter recipe.

Easy Sugar Free Spiced Instant Pot Pear Butter Recipe

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If you have an abundance of pears or fresh apples, try my Easy Sugar Free Spiced Instant Pot Pear Butter Recipe with them and preserve their flavors with warm spices stewed in.
My homemade pear butter is a delicious way to enjoy the perfect flavors without white sugar.
1 serving= 2 tablespoons with 53 calories, 14 carbs, 3 grams fiber, 11g net carbs and 109mg potassium.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Simmering Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course gluten free, instant pot, low carb condiment, pears, sugar free, sugar free canning, sugar free fruit butter
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 53 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or other Pressure Cooker
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Peeler
  • Knife
  • Immersion Blender or Food Processor
  • 16 oz jar or container

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 lbs. Pears
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Keto Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice see notes for homemade version
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom
  • Instant Pot
  • 16 oz. pint jar with lid

Instructions
 

  • Add the water to the bottom of the Instant Pot then add in the chopped pears, lemon juice, sweetener and spices.
  • Give it a good stir then cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Once this time has ended, release the pressure manually instead of waiting for a natural release and stir the pears up.
  • Very gently mash the cooked pears with a potato masher or use a stick blender for the smooth butter consistency.
  • Now that the pears are blended, turn your Instant Pot to SAUTE mode and set it for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent it sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Once the 5 minutes are up, stir it and see if it is the desired consistency you like.
  • If you need more simmering to create the delicious spread, repeat the process in 5 minute increments to not burn the apple pear butter.
  • Once it is the thickness you prefer, spoon your freshly made pear butter into a clean pint-sized jar or airtight container. Allow it to cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.
  • It will last in the fridge up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for 3 months.

Notes

  • If you wish to can the pear butter in a water bath canner then you must take extra care to sterilize the jars before filling them up with a 2 inch headspace. Place them in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes then remove with canning tongs and let them cool for at least 24 hours. Once they are cooled, store in a dark place for up to 12-18 months. Ball jars and self sealing lids are the perfect way to ensure a proper seal for freshness.
  • I would not recommend the slow cooker setting on the Instant pot as it does not deliver the same slow cooked old fashioned pear butter recipe taste a true slow cooker gives. The long cooking time in a crock caramelizes the natural sugars in the pears. The Instant pot is best used as a pressure cooker with the detailed instructions I gave to process the pear butter.
  • If you would prefer to only have the more intense flavor of the spices versus the ground spices themselves, try a bouquet garni. This is a small package of whole spices tied up in a square of cheesecloth. Put in a few whole cloves, some cardamom pods, allspice berries and a cinnamon stick. Once you are done cooking the pears, simply remove the pouch of spices and discard. No straining required.
  • Jazz up your pear butter when you add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract after simmering. You could also take the approach of using a whole vanilla bean split while it cooks then removing once done before pureeing.
  • Try a smear of cream cheese or butter on your morning toast followed by a dollop of this easy sugar free spiced pear butter for a treat like no other!
  • If you do not have apple pie spice, make some of your own. Mix together: 1 ½ tablespoons Ground Cinnamon, 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Nutmeg, 1 teaspoon Allspice. Store in an airtight jar up to 6 months in a dark cupboard. Use as needed for recipes calling for apple pie spice.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Servings: 8
Amount per serving  
Calories 53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.3g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 10%
Total Sugars 9.2g  
Protein 0.3g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 109mg 2%

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal
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