Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of pears and apples in this homemade Pear Applesauce recipe. Perfectly sweetened and spiced, this sauce is versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways.
Ingredients
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Pear Applesauce:
- 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 4 apples (such as Fuji or Gala), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped pears, apples, water, and lemon juice.
- Cook the Mixture: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the fruit is soft and breaking down.
- Mash or Blend: Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher for a chunky texture or blend with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
- Season and Store: Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup or honey if desired. Let cool before transferring to jars or containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Choose sweet, ripe pears and apples for the best flavor.
- This sauce is versatile and can be used as a snack, breakfast topping, or side dish for pork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
