Pear butter or chutney

Pear butter is a smooth, sweet spread made by slow-cooking pears with sugar and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg until thick and spreadable. It's a popular way to preserve the fruit's flavor, often enjoyed on toast, biscuits, or as a filling in pastries. The dish has roots in home canning traditions, particularly in North America.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a carbohydrate-rich food, primarily from the natural sugars in pears and any added sweeteners, with minimal fat or protein. It provides some dietary fiber and vitamin C from the fruit, and a typical 2-tablespoon serving contains roughly 50-70 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	70 kcal
Protein	0.2 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	0.1 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin K	2 mcg
Copper	0.05 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.02 mg
Iron	0.2 mg
Magnesium	5 mg

Per 1/4 cup (68 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Unlike jam, pear butter is cooked down much longer, which caramelizes the sugars and creates a deeper, richer flavor without needing pectin. Nutritionally, it's a way to enjoy the concentrated nutrients of pears in a versatile, shelf-stable form.