Pear-Cardamom Butter

Name: Pear-Cardamom Butter
Yield: Makes 6 half-pint (8–fl oz/250-ml) jars
Ingredients: Lemon zest strips, 2, each about ½ inch (12 mm) wide and 1 inch (2.5 cm) long; Orange zest strips, 2, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and 4 inches (10 cm) long and studded with 2 Whole cloves; Vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon; Ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon; Fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons; Pears, preferably Bartlett, 4 lb (2 kg); Fresh orange juice, ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml); Sugar, 1½ cups (12 oz/375 g); Pears, preferably Bartlett, 4 lb (2 kg)

Preparation info

Makes
6 pint
jars

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Better From Scratch

By Ivy Manning

Published 2014

About

This sweet spread, infused with a hint of cardamom, is smooth and delicate. The addition of orange juice and citrus zest tempers the sweetness of the pears. Spoon on toasted brioche in the morning, or pair it with a tangy sheep’s milk cheese or a wedge of blue cheese.

Ingredients

Pears, preferably Bartlett, 4 lb (2 kg)
Fresh lemon juice, 2

Starter
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Have ready 6 sterilized jars and their lids.

Quarter and core the pears. In a large, nonreactive saucepan, combine the pears and lemon juice and toss to coat the pears evenly. Add ½ cup (4 fl oz/