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Pear Sauce Recipe

This pear sauce is a perfect substitute or switch-up from typical applesauce. Use it with sweet or savory dishes or all on its own.
4.86 from 7 votes
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pear sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 59kcal

Ingredients

  • 4-5 large pears* peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the pears, water, sugar, lemon, cinnamon and vanilla, stir to combine cover and heat over low heat.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally for 20-25 minutes or until fragrant and pears and soft.
  • Allow the mixture to cool before transfering to a large food processor. Pulse until no large chunks remain.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and chill until ready to eat. Stir before serving.
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Notes

I used a combination of Bartlett and Bosc pears for variations in texture and taste. 

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg