Homemade Spiced Pear/Applesauce Recipe
The softer & riper the pears, the better the flavor. Same for the apples. Even if the apples are on the mealy side, as long as they still have a good taste, they'll be perfect for this Pear-Apple sauce.You can use any combination of pears and/or apples. We based this recipe on 3 pounds of fruit and like the 2 pounds of pear-1 pound apple ratio, but you can use whatever you like. It can be all pear, all apple, or any combination of. Makes about 1 qt.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 108kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (910 g) pears , peeled cored and cut into 1" chunks
- 1 pound (455 g) apples , peeled cored and cut into 1" chunks
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) packed brown sugar , or to taste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground clove or nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- lemon zest , from 1 medium lemon
Instructions
- Peel and cut pears and/or apples into 1" cubes. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients (chopped pears & apples, 2 Tablespoons (30ml) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon (5ml) cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) clove or nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground ginger, 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract, 1/2 cup (120ml) water, and lemon zest) in a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer on low heat for about 20-30 minutes, or until the pear and apple chunks becomes soft and tender. Cooking time will vary depending on the ripeness of the pears and apples.
- Allow sauce to cool, then mash or blend in a blender/food processor to your preferred texture and consistency.
- Taste for seasonings. You can always add a little more brown sugar, cinnamon or your favorite spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg