Pear and Chocolate Butter

1. 1

   Put a small plate in your freezer.

2. 2

   Pour the lemon juice in a bowl.

3. 3

   Peel and core the pears.

4. 4

   Dice them and mix the pieces in the bowl with the lemon juice.

5. 5

   In a large saucepan mix the pears and sugar and bring to a boil under medium high heat.

6. 6

   Cook for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and foaming if necessary.

7. 7

   To check if it is set, pour a little jam on your cold plate.

8. 8

   Wait for a few second and see if it doesnt run, it is set, otherwise, keep on cooking and try again a few minutes later.

9. 9

   Stir the chocolate into the jam, wait for a simmer then turn the heat off.

10. 10

    Ladle into jars leaving a 1/4 headspace.

11. 11

    Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

12. 12

    Adjust time according to altitude.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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