Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Pear Butter
Slow cooker salted caramel pear butter is a creamy, indulgent spread that captures the essence of ripe, sweet pears blended with rich caramel and a touch of sea salt. This delightful concoction fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma as it simmers in the slow cooker. Perfect for slathering on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or enjoying straight from the jar, this pear butter is an easy way to bring the flavors of fall into your home year-round.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 minute
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Spread/Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your pears by peeling and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a slow cooker, combine chopped pears, granulated sugar, cubed butter, sea salt, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the mixture is soft and fragrant.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth (or transfer to a regular blender after cooling slightly).
- Pour the warm pear butter into clean jars, seal tightly, and refrigerate or can for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, substitute apples for pears or add vanilla extract. Adjust sweetness by using less sugar or replacing it with honey. Store in airtight containers for up to two weeks in the fridge or freeze for extended use.