Sweet Autumn pears compliment tart cranberries in this wonderful spread, perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or anytime you want to add a little sweet-tartness to your meal.
Prep Time: 20 minutesmins
Cook Time: 4 hourshrs
Total Time: 4 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Yield: 22servings
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
5ozcranberries(1 generous cup)
36oz7 large pears, peeled cored, and sliced
1tspground cinnamon
pinchground cloves
3/4cuplight brown sugar(unpacked)
zest of one orange
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for two hours, until the pears are tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
Cook, uncovered, on high for 4 hours or more until very thick, stirring occasionally.
Transfer the pear butter to an air tight container, cover, and refrigerate overnight.