Spiced Pear Sauce
This cozy spiced pear sauce is sweet, fragrant, and full of fall flavor. Make it smooth or chunky, enjoy it warm or chilled, and serve it with anything from pancakes to roast pork—or sneak a spoonful straight from the jar.
Ingredients
- 9-10 cups (about 4 lbs) ripe pears cored and cut into large chunks (can peel if desired for chunky applesauce, but not required)
- ⅓ cup organic cane sugar optional (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large pot or Dutch oven. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft.
- Remove the pot from the stove. Blend with an immersion blender or very carefully transfer it to a high-speed blender, remove the lid’s vent, and blend. For chunky applesauce, mash it with a potato masher (this works best when using peeled pears).
- Cool for 15-30 minutes or until room temperature before enjoying or refrigerating.
- Leftovers keep covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. They can also be canned.
Notes
Recipe Pro-Tips
- Start with ripe pears. They’re naturally sweeter and softer, which means better flavor and faster cooking.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste. Depending on your pears and dietary preferences, you may want more or less sugar. Taste after cooking and stir in more if needed.
- Stir periodically. Give the pears a good mix every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Can it! For extended storage, can the sauce following these safe home canning directions
- Refrigerating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge until thawed or on the stovetop over low heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.001gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 6gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.4mg
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