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Easy Homemade Pearsauce or Applesauce
As far as I can remember, I’ve never really been a big fan of applesauce – unless it was homemade, and even then I’m not likely to sit down to a bowl full for a snack. Madeline, on the other hand, loves her applesauce. Store bought or homemade she doesn’t care. Either way is good to her. But Pearsauce….mmmmm Pearsauce! Now that’s something we both can agree on.
I don’t know why but Pearsauce just seems more sophisticated to me. The flavor and texture are more to my liking. Even the name sounds fancier than applesauce. When pears were on mega sale here a few weeks ago I was able to can a half a dozen jars of Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter.
I also made some Pearsauce for us, though I didn’t can it. I only made enough for us to enjoy for a couple of days. Next time pears are so cheap they’re practically free – I think I’m going to venture into canning some Pearsauce so we can have it on hand year round. It’s that good!
Pearsauce is nice for snacking on alone, but is makes a great addition to plain yogurt for some extra flavor. Next time you’re craving a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast try stirring in a few spoonfuls of this delicious Pearsauce.
Homemade Pearsauce
adapted from Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter
Ingredients:
3 1/2 lbs. pears, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup water
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon nutmegDirections:
In a large saucepan, combine the pears, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently, occasionally stirring, for 20 minutes.
Transfer mixture to a food processor, working in batches if necessary, fitted with a metal blade and puree just until a uniform texture is achieved. Do not liquefy.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Alternatively, freeze in one cup quantities in the freezer and store for several months.
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oh, pearsauce! it does more elegant than applesauce, which i’ve only thought of as a kid food. not that i don’t love it too
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When pears are on sale I buy them up (or buy a bunch at Sams/Costco) and then peel and core them and toss them in the crockpot. Cook on low all day (abt 8 hrs) then run through the food mill (or food processor) and freeze it up. I like my pearsauce partially frozen so I just defrost a little at a time and eat it nice and icy
My girls love it too!
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Try putting some cranberries in with it, and a couple of tablespoons of sugar – YUMMY!
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Katie replied: — October 11th, 2010 @ 9:07 AM
I bet it would be great with cranberries. Giving that a try next time for sure. You’d be surprised that this recipe is quite sweet tasting on it’s own. It really didn’t need any sugar. I can imagine that with the cranberries it might need a little sugar though.
Yum! My father-in-law gave us a 5 gallon bucket full of pears. It made 2-1/2 quarts of pearsauce. I’ll have to try the cardamom addition…sounds very fragrant!
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Looks delicious! I need to find pears so I can enjoy this and your pear butter.
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I have never tried Pearsauce but this sounds & looks so enticing that I’ll definitely give it a go!!
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I love this. Pear sauce is definitely more sophisticated than apple sauce.
I can’t wait to try this, especially since pears are my son’s favorite fruit.
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I am definitely making this pear sauce soon – I love that it doesn’t have any added sugar!
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I actually enjoy apple sauce, but definitely agree that homemade is better. This pear sauce looks absolutely perfect and I cannot wait to see the pear butter.
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Awesome idea, I love HOMEMADE applesauce. Can’t stand the premade. I love pears so this just screams to me: MAKE ME!!
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I love homemade pear sauce, apple sauce – really any fruit sauce. See we have more in common than we thought! When do you think we will get to see each other again? Hopefully very soon
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I complete agree with you on the pear sauce. I seem to be addicted to it as a lately.
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WOW! Pearsauce?? Why haven’t I had this before. Your photo is gorgeous. I want to make this!!
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