Apple and Pear Sauce
Homemade Apple and Pear Sauce is a delicious way to enjoy seasonal fall fruit. Fresh apples and pears are gently cooked with ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg on the stovetop or in the slow cooker.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- citrus juicer optional
Ingredients
- 4 Gala apples peeled and cut into 1" chunks
- 3 Bartlett pears Peeled and cut into 1" chunks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup water
- 1" piece fresh ginger root unpeeled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier optional
Instructions
- Place the first nine ingredients into a large pot over medium heat. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for approximately 50-60 minutes or until the fruit is fork-tender.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and ginger root. Discard.
- Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the vanilla and Grand Marnier (if desired). Use a potato masher to mash the sauce to your desired consistency. Cool and chill if desired. Or serve warm as a topping for ice cream.
Notes
Store applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
May be frozen. Store in a freezer bag or airtight freezer container. Label and date. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
