Super easy to make Pear Butter comes together easily with the help of a slow cooker! Ingredients. Instructions. Place all ingredients in the bottom of a slow cooker or crock pot and stir to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Transfer the pear mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
Place the pears into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until fruit is soft, about 30 minutes. Drain and transfer the pears to a blender. Puree the pears and return them to the pot. Stir the sugar, sweetener, orange zest, nutmeg and orange juice into the pot and bring to a boil.
Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours. Remove the cinnamon stick, let cool slightly then use a hand-held immersion blender puree to desired consistency. If your pear butter isn't thick enough after the cooking time, prop the lid open and cook for an additional hour or until desired consistency is reached.
If your pear butter isn't thick enough after the cooking time, prop the lid open and cook for an additional hour or until desired consistency is reached. Ladle in to mason jars.