It’s like applesauce, but with pears! No added sugar necessary, especially if you use ripe to overly ripe pears. The ground ginger gives this recipe a little kick. You can mash/puree the pears using a variety of tools, including a whisk, potato masher, blender, food processor, or immersion blender. I used a whisk to make the chunky sauce pictured.
Pear Sauce
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It's like applesauce, but with pears!
Ingredients
- 6 ripe pears (peeled, chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 20-25 minutes. Let cool. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Once cool, mash with a potato masher or whisk or puree with an immersion blender or food processor. Pour off excess liquid if necessary. Refrigerate until served. | |
