Amish Pear Butter Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to peel pears for pear butter? ›

Do I need to peel the pears? You can make this recipe with either canned pears, which require no prep (you just need to drain them), or you can use fresh. If using fresh core them and cut them into chunks. You don't have to peel fresh pears as we do blend them after cooking to get a smooth butter.

Some varieties are more grainy or gritty than others but peeling any pear will help reduce that graininess. As pears ripen on the tree, they develop stone cells, and most of these lie just under the skin. Most pears are harvested before they're fully ripe for this reason.

Introduction: Pear Butter (and How to Can It!)

Contrary to the name, we aren't actually making "butter", per se; there are no dairy products in this recipe. Prepared this way, the jars should have a shelf life of about 18 months to 2 years...and possibly even longer depending upon the conditions.

Pear Jelly - An easy no waste pear scrap jelly recipe

This simple recipe and makes use of pear scraps or peelings to create a delicious pear jelly spread. Follow our step by step instructions to can your own!

If your pear butter isn't thick enough after the cooking time, prop the lid open and cook for an additional hour or until desired consistency is reached. Ladle in to mason jars. Keep refrigerated for up to a month.

Unfortunately, browning is inevitable. It happens when oxygen hits the cut fruit. Lemon juice can help slow down the browning and keep your fruit looking bright and delicious. To keep the inevitable discoloration at bay, mix a light solution of water and lemon juice (strain the lemon juice before adding to the water).

Pear contains cells of sclerenchyma which are small, rounded and called stone cells. They are hard with highly thickened cell wall. These cells give the crunchy and granular feeling when we chew pear fruit.

Yes, dogs can eat pears. Pears are a great snack because they're high in copper, vitamins C and K, and fiber. If you're sharing pears with your dog, just be sure to cut the pear flesh into bite-size chunks and remove the pit and seeds first, as the seeds contain traces of cyanide.

The result is that butter can often remain edible past its printed expiration date provided you have checked it for any obvious evidence to the contrary. When using expired butter, first examine it for changes in color or texture, any funky or sour smells, or visible evidence of mold growth.

The most commonly accepted theory for Pear Butter's death is that she died giving birth to Apple Bloom. Theories for Bright Mac range from Timber wolves, suicide, farming accidents, and more.

Can you eat a pear right off the tree? ›

Don't wait for pears to turn yellow or soft before you pick them. Instead, pick them before they mature and place them in cold storage. Then remove the pears as you need them and allow to ripen until soft at room temperature. Don't expect pears to be palatable right off the tree.

Taking a page from Korean cooking, Corey Lee of three-Michelin-starred Benu in San Francisco uses Asian pears as a meat tenderizer. "Grated pear is a great way to tenderize meats," says Lee.

Make them into a preserve

As with smoothies, overripe pears are great for jam making because they're already soft and squishy before you start cooking them down. They work well in both sweet jams and jellies, or spicy chutneys.

However you choose to eat them, remember to include the skin to get the most nutrients. Pears are widely available and easy to add to your diet. You can eat them whole with the skin on or incorporate them into main dishes. These fruits are especially delicious when roasted or poached.

Step 2: Cut and Cook Pears to Prep Pear Sauce

The greatest part of pear sauce is that there is no need to peel the pears. The skins are soft enough to leave on. Cut the cores and any bad spots out of the pears and place remaining (good) cut pieces in a large stock pot.

Pears can be left unpeeled for eating fresh, but be sure to peel them before cooking. Although the peel is edible, some fruits may have tough skins with a slightly bitter flavor that is accentuated when cooked. Prevent premature browning by dipping cut pears in water mixed with a little lemon juice or vinegar.

No. Pear skins are totally safe and easy to digest for the stomach. In fact, a lot of the pear's nutrients are found on the skin or just below the skin. If you do keep the skin on you may need to cook the pears for longer and the puree will not be as smooth (unless you have a powerful blender).