Slow Cooker Pear Butter {for canning}
This delicious spiced slow cooker pear butter is so easy to make and packed with warming fall flavors! This recipe is safe for water bath canning so you can enjoy the season all year long!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 hours hrs
Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine American
- 8 lb pears Any variety except for Asian pears (they don't have enough acidity for safe canning)
- 1 cup organic apple juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
Water Bath Canning Instructions
Ladle the apple butter into mason jars leaving about ¼th to ?rd inch of headspace.Remove air bubbles and wipe the jar rims.Place on new, clean lids and bands and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjusting time for altitude).Turn off the heat and allow the jars to rest in the warm water for 5 minutes before removing and placing on a towel on the counter (do not place directly on the counter).Allow the jars to cool undisturbed for about 24 hours until all the lids have sealed.Store sealed jars in a cool dry place for 12-18 months for best quality.*Note* If any of the jars do not seal simply store in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks.