Ingredients

• 3 lbs ripe pears, peeled & cored
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 grams saffron
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 bottle of Riesling white wine
• 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. In a medium pot, add chopped pears, sugar, saffron and Riesling. Let simmer for 40 minutes, or until the wine has almost evaporated, leaving a thick syrup at the bottom of the pan.
2. Pour mixture into a blender, add the butter and blend until smooth.
3. Let cool, transfer into jars with tight-fitting lids and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
4. Delicious spread on toast, biscuits, between layers of cake or mixed with yogurt.

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