Sugar Free Pear Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 -8 large ripe pears, chopped
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash clove
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Place pears in pan with no added liquid.
Cook until soft.
Mash.
Put thru a ricer or sieve and discard seeds and skin.
Add spices and lemon juice and return to stove.
Cook until no liquid runs off when a small amount is placed on a dish. Remove from heat.
Add vanilla and splenda.
Can or place in a container and refrigerate.