Pear Butter - 6g Carbs, 1g Fiber
From: Eating Well - February/March 2005, The Eating Well Diabetes
Cookbook (2005)
Simmering pears in pear nectar (available in the natural-foods section
of supermarkets) and then reducing the puree until thickened produces
an exceptionally rich-tasting spread that contains no added fat or
sugar. It is a great item to have on hand; spread it on toast or layer
it with vanilla yogurt and top with nuts for a quick dessert or snack.
If you have a good supply of pears, feel free to double the recipe, using
a large saucepan.
Nutrition Profile - -
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Makes: About 1 cup
4 ripe but firm Bartlett pears, (1-1 1/4 lb), peeled, cored and
cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 cup pear nectar
1. Place pears and pear nectar in a heavy medium saucepan; bring to a
simmer. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally,
until the pears are very tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Cooking time will
vary depending on the ripeness of the pears.
2. Mash the pears with a potato masher. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the puree has cooked down to a thick mass (somewhat thicker than applesauce), 20 to 30 minutes. Stir almost constantly toward the end of cooking. Scrape the pear butter into a bowl or storage container and let cool.
Make Ahead Tip:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
or freeze for up to 6 months.
Makes: About 1 cup
Serving Size: 1 Tbsp
Nutrition per Serving:
22 Calories, 0g Fat, 0g Sat, 0g Mono, 0mg Cholesterol, 0g Protein,
6g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 1mg Sodium, 33 mg Potassium
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1/2 fruit
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