Pear-Adise Butter

Name: Pear-Adise Butter
Ingredients: 4 cups pear juice; 4 pounds pears, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 vanilla bean (3 inches), split in half lengthwise; 3 fresh rosemary sprigs (4 inches); 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 cups pear juice
4 pounds pears, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 vanilla bean (3 inches), split in half lengthwise
3 fresh rosemary sprigs (4 inches)
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, bring pear juice to a boil; cook 30 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Stir in pears and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until pears are tender. Cool slightly.
2

Transfer pear mixture to a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan; add vanilla bean. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 65-75 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
3

Remove from heat. Discard vanilla bean. Stir in rosemary and vinegar; cover and let stand 30 minutes.
4

Discard rosemary. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.