While we love a good jar of apple butter, it's not the only fruity spread that deserves a spot in your kitchen this fall. Use your extra fresh pears to make a smooth, decadent, and flavorful pear butter that'll last for months. From basic ideas that let the fruit's flavor shine to cozy spreads that are full of autumnal spices, you'll find a delicious new favorite in this collection of our best pear butter recipes.
Make this basic fruit spread with just five easy-to-find ingredients: pears, sugar, grated orange zest, ground nutmeg, and orange juice.
"I'm about to make my second batch of this autumn gold," raves 5-star reviewer Ellie Bryant. "It's worth the time and effort, especially made with local organic apples and pears."
Cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and vanilla add warm flavor to this pear butter, while agave nectar lends subtle sweetness.
Lemon liqueur gives this recipe a hint of citrus flavor. If you don't have a bottle of limoncello at home, make your own with our top-rated recipe.
It couldn't be easier to make this 3-ingredient spread with just pears, white sugar, and cinnamon. It comes together in under an hour.
"This recipe uses all but the core of the pear, and has a nice texture and taste," according to recipe creator UpstateNY Cooker, who says you can adjust the amount of orange rind to your liking.
Hungry for more? Explore our entire collection of Fruit Butter Recipes.