Pear Vanilla Butter Spread (Print-Friendly Format)

Smooth pear and vanilla spread with cinnamon—perfect for toast, yogurt, or gifting. Simple, elegant, and naturally sweet.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

01 - 900 g ripe pears, peeled and diced

02 - 100 g granulated sugar, adjustable to taste

03 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped or 5 ml pure vanilla extract

04 - 15 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

05 - 0.5 g ground cinnamon

06 - 60 ml water

01 - Peel, core, and dice ripe pears into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.

02 - In a medium saucepan, mix pears, sugar, vanilla bean seeds or extract, lemon juice, cinnamon, and water.

03 - Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pears are completely tender.

04 - Remove the vanilla bean pod if used. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until exceptionally smooth.

05 - Return the mixture to low heat. Cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened to a butter-like consistency.

06 - Let cool slightly. Transfer to sterilised jars and store refrigerated or freeze for longer preservation.

01 - For a silkier texture, strain the butter through a fine-mesh sieve before the final cook.

02 - Repurpose the spent vanilla bean pod to infuse sugar for homemade vanilla sugar.

03 - A pinch of nutmeg or cardamom brings extra aromatic depth.

04 - Substitute honey or maple syrup for distinct flavour variations.

05 - To shelf-stabilise, process filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.