Easy Crock Pot Pear Butter Recipe {Video} (2024)

I am deeply in love with this CrockPot Pear Butter Recipe! I already loved the CrockPot, but I fell deeper into adoration with this recipe that infuses the sweet smell of pears into my kitchen!

Crock Pot Pear Butter Recipe

Do you ever find yourself with a ton of pears you need to use up? The last time I did, John was sick, and I needed to use stockpiled pears I had bought for his lunches. I decided to try my hand at making pear butter. I, of course, had to use the CrockPot to make the recipe.

It’s no secret that CrockPot recipes are a staple in my kitchen.

There is nothing quite like getting the Crock-Pot set up and walking away from it. The Slow Cooker does all the work, and you get the satisfaction of a fantastic meal for your family.

Are you ready to make your taste buds very happy?

CrockPot Apple Butter usually gets all the attention, but you will love this pear butter recipe made in the CrockPot!

We also have this peachy-keen peach butter recipe if you need a bit of summer goodness to help you slowly move toward Fall and Winter.

Don't worry, I get it! I am holding on to every warm day and summer memory I can while still using way too much Pumpkin Spice in everything I make right now.

• Ingredients

  Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic CrockPot Pear Butter! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

  • Pears - your choice of type!
  • Orange Juice
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice

Additional flavors - nutmeg, ginger, cardamon,

Equipment Needed

• Knife
• Vegetable Peeler
• Mix n Chop - We use the mix n chop to break up the pears and love it.
• Spider Strainer - to help get the pears out of the slow cooker. I find that it handles the weight of the pears easily.
• Crockpot - We suggest using a crockpot that has a digital timer that automatically switches the slow cooker to warm after a set amount of time. This helps make sure your dinner cooks perfectly and you don't have to stress about what time it is going to be done.
• Immersion Blender - For super smooth slow cooker pear butter you can use an immersion blender.

How to Make CrockPot Pear Butter

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

1. Peel and quarter pears, place them in your slow cooker, and add orange juice.
2. Cover and cook on low
3. Drain and discard the liquid.
4. Mash pears to your desired consistency.
5. Add sugar and spices to the pear mix.
6. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
7. Transfer pear butter to sealed jars for storage.

Preparation and Storage

Make-Ahead + Storage: Pear butter is the perfect homemade make-ahead spread! Refrigerate your CrockPot Pear Butter in an airtight container. We like using mason jars to keep up the rustic theme.

Freezing/How to Freeze: Freeze any leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container and enjoy within three months.

How to Reheat: Thaw your frozen slow-cooker pear butter overnight in the fridge or kitchen countertop until stirrable with a spoon or knife.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

I like pumpkin pie spice and add it to many sweet goodies, but you can use allspice if you have it in your pantry.

We’ve seen versions that add vanilla extract or replace the white sugar with honey or brown sugar. Give one or any of these additions a whirl if they sound yummy!

Vegetarian + Vegan Option: This recipe is 100 percent plant-based, making it vegetarian and vegan.

Gluten-Free: The ingredients in this recipe are typically gluten-free, but check for gluten-free labels on the packaged components if you are highly sensitive.

Alcohol-Free Option: We don’t use alcohol in our CrockPot Pear Butter, but Adamant Kitchen has a Maple Whiskey Pear Butter if you crave an adult-only fruit spread.

Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes 12 servings. Scale it up or down to your desired yield, keeping in mind that you may need to work in batches if you scale up.

Make It Spicy: We haven’t seen any spicy pear butter recipes online.

Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 25 grams of sugar per serving, some naturally occurring in the pears and orange juice. Opt for a sugar-free white sugar substitute and no-sugar-added orange juice to lower the sugar content.

Tips for the Best CrockPot Pear Butter

• This recipe initially called for 2.5 cups of sugar when I made it in 2013. When I updated it in 2020, I changed this to ½ cup of sugar. You can add the original amount of sugar, but it does make it super sweet.
• You can use a potato masher or handheld mixer to mash the pears if you don’t have a hamburger mix and chop. We recommend using a handheld mixer for a smoother, less chunky pear butter.
• I love gifting this pear butter in these cute Ball Jars labeled with Made With Love stickers. Use these canning labels to write personalized messages to giftees!

What to Serve with CrockPot Pear Butter

From a spread for freshly baked bread and muffins to a mix-in for warm oatmeal, there are infinite possibilities for incorporating CrockPot Pear Butter into breakfast, coffee, and tea time.

Here are some menu planning suggestions.

Sides: Homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls, CrockPot Bourbon Banana Bread, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Tinta Port Wine Banana Bread, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, CrockPot Pumpkin Bread, Apple Cider Bread, 3 Ingredient Banana Bread, Nutella Banana Bread

Main Dishes: Easy German Apple Pancakes, Muffin Mix Pancakes, CrockPot Blueberry Oatmeal, Cinnamon Roll Waffles, French Toast Casserole, Cinnamon Toast, CrockPot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, , CrockPot Banana Bread Oatmeal

Check out these easy bread recipes perfect for pear butter

When to Serve

• Breakfast
• Snacktime
• Coffee or Tea Snack
• Over ice cream
• On yogurt
• On anything you love fruit butter and jam on.

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Recipe originally shared on October 26, 2013. Updated September 2020.