Description
A delicious and easy recipe for homemade pear applesauce that combines the flavors of apples and pears with warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 1/2 lbs pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 TBSP lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the insert pot of the Instant Pot. Stir well so the fruit slices are coated with sugar and spice.
- Close lid and set vent to the sealed position. Select a cook time of 20 minutes at high pressure. Once the cook time is complete, perform a quick release of pressure.
- Carefully open the lid and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Use the Saute button to simmer the pear butter for about 20 minutes, allowing some of the excess liquid to evaporate.
- Transfer to jars and allow to cool.
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and close the lid.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Transfer to jars and allow to cool.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then decrease heat to medium low.
- Cover partially with a lid and simmer for about 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn’t scorch.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
- Transfer to jars and allow to cool.
Notes
- This recipe can be adjusted based on the sweetness of the fruit used.
- For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer longer.
- Store cooled pear applesauce in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg