Slow-Cooker Pear Butter

1. 1

   Place spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, toss remaining ingredients. Add spice bag, covering with pears.

2. 2

   Cook, covered, on low until pears are tender, 5-6 hours. Remove spice bag.

3. 3

   Puree pear mixture using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree mixture in a blender in batches; return to slow cooker.

4. 4

   Cook, uncovered, on high until mixture is thickened to desired consistency, 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Store cooled pear butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

5. 5

   Freeze cooled pear butter in freezer containers up to 3 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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