This savory thyme pear apple butter is so simple to make, bursting with fall flavors and pairs deliciously with everything from a dinner roast to an appetizer spread.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Sauces, Dressings & Spreads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pear apple butter, pear butter, savory apple butter, savory pear butter, vegan, vegetarian
2poundspearspeeled, cored and chopped (I used a Red Bartlett variety)
1poundapplespeeled, cored and chopped (I used Ginger Gold)
1/4cupgolden raisins
1large shallotfinely chopped
1cupwater
1/2cupapple cider vinegar
3tablespoonsbrown sugar
1teaspoonallspice
1/2teaspoongaram masala
about 5 sprigs of thymeleaves removed from stems
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently until apples and pears break down, about 20 minutes.
Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and process until smooth (you can also use an immersion blender in the pot if you'd like).
Pour the mixture back into the pot and continue cooking on low heat, stirring frequently until reduced and thickened, about 20-30 additional minutes . You want a consistency thicker than applesauce. When you can make a streak in the pot with your spatula and can see the bottom for a second before the mixture spreads back over it, you've got it.
Remove from heat and let cool. It will thicken up a bit more as it cools.
Serve with a spread of crackers, cheeses and charcuterie or use alongside a dinner roast (this would be great with pork!). Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.