Chunky Pear Butter with a Lemon Twist

Ingredients

• 5 pounds pears - peeled , cored and diced
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons limoncello liqueur

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the pears and water into a pot or large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pears are soft, about 30 minutes. Sterilize six half-pint jars and keep warm.

2. 2

   Transfer pears to a food processor and pulse until they reach your desired consistency. Return to the pan, and stir in the brown sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg, almond extract and limoncello. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a thick consistency like butter, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Ladle the pear butter into the sterile jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal with lids and rings. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes to ensure a seal.