Description
π Enjoy the natural sweetness and comforting spices in this Easy Pear Sauce, perfect for quick homemade treats.
π₯ Versatile and simple to make, it can be enjoyed plain or as a delicious topping for pancakes, waffles, and toast.
Ingredients
– 8 to 10 pears (Bartlett variety), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1/4 cup water
– 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1-Prepare your pears: Wash, peel, core, and chop 8 to 10 Bartlett pears into 1-inch pieces. This sets the base for your sauce.
2-Mix in a saucepan: Add the chopped pears, 1/4 cup water, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
3-Boil and simmer: Heat on high until it boils, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4-Blend or mash: Use an immersion blender for smooth pearsauce, or a masher for a chunkier version. Cool first if using a regular blender.
5-Store and serve: Pour into containers and chill in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
π Use ripe pears for best natural sweetness and flavor.
π Adjust sauce texture to your preferenceβsmooth or chunky.
π Lemon juice helps prevent browning and keeps sauce fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering, blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 1 g
Keywords: Pear, Sauce, Easy, Homemade