Traditional Pear Butter Recipe The Spruce Eats Serves: 16 Save Share Ingredients (3) 1 pound pears (any type, washed, stemmed and cored) 1/2 cup water 1/2 to 1 cup sugar Directions Learn how to make this recipe at The Spruce Eats Go to Recipe Discover fascinating facts and health benefits about some of the ingredients in the recipe, including other delicious recipes! Pears Sugar Sharing options Close Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on Twitter