Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 1.5 hours
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Vegetarian
Holiday: Christmas
Meal Type: Snack
Sauces
Ingredients
2 cans Pear halves, drained
3 tablespoons Pear brandy
1/2 (1-pound) box Brown sugar
1 Orange, zested and juiced
Preparation
Simmer pear halves and brandy in a saucepan for 20 minutes over medium heat. In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, zest, and orange juice. Set aside. When pears are soft, transfer to a blender and puree*. Add puree to saucepan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pear butter is ready when all the liquid has evaporated and the consistency is very thick. If canning, follow USDA guidelines for canning.
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