Get your fall palate ready because your taste buds are about to go crazy for this delightful homemade vegan pear butter. This is a smooth and creamy spread that captures the essence of fall in every spoonful. It goes great on toast, mixed into yogurt, or as a topping for pancakes. You can even incorporate some into your chia pudding or overnight oats. It’s a simple yet luxurious treat crafted from ripe pears, which you simmer slowly with warming cinnamon and sweetened to perfection with maple syrup.
What you end up with is a velvety butter that is not only delicious, but also versatile. This vegan and naturally sweetened pear butter is a great way to preserve the flavors of fall, utilizing seasonal pears, which are not a prominent ingredient in a lot of recipes. Pears are great to enjoy raw in salads and smoothies, but you can also cook them down. You just want to use ripe pears to avoid a tart flavor. By eating pears, you can reap some of their impressive health benefits, which include:
- Pears are naturally rich in dietary fiber, which is an essential nutrient for optimal digestion. Researchers note that a high-fiber diet can help maintain healthy weight, lower cholesterol levels, and prevent constipation.
- Pears contain flavonoids and vitamin C, which are antioxidants that work to combat oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidants work to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, in addition to benefitting immune function and cell health.
- According to researchers, regular pear consumption has been associated with improved heart function. The fiber content of pears, in addition to the antioxidant properties, works to support healthy cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation, two things that reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Prep Time:5m
- Cook Time:30m
- Total Time:35m
- Serves: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Dips & Spreads, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 6 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 -inch ginger root, peeled and grated
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 c maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/8 c freshly squeezed juice fresh
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large pot over medium-high heat and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 30-45 minutes, stirring every five minutes or so to prevent ingredients from sticking to the pan.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool until just warm.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the ingredients until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy.
