INGREDIENTS:

• 12 pears (cored) and chopped (not peeled)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 cup pear juice
• Pinch salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place pears, juice, cinnamon sticks, and salt in a pot with a lid that you can put in the oven.  Place in a preheated 250°F. oven for about 2-3 hours till pears are very soft. 

2. Remove cinnamon sticks and purée pears using an immersion blender or food processor. 

3. Press the pear butter through a strainer so it is a smooth paste, consistent and cool.

*You can freeze this in ice-cube trays or small containers to warm and serve

SERVES 4