Home Style Pear Sauce
Capture the cozy essence of autumn with this Home Style Pear Sauce, a simple and wholesome recipe that transforms ripe pears into a velvety, naturally sweet treat. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of lemon juice, this pear sauce is simmered to perfection in under 30 minutes. Customize the texture to your liking—chunky and rustic or silky smooth—and enjoy it warm, chilled, or room temperature. Perfect as a topping for pancakes, yogurt, or even as a side dish, this versatile recipe celebrates the generous flavors of fresh pears with no artificial additives. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, this fall favorite is sure to charm both kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized ripe pears
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
Wash and peel the pears. Cut them into quarters, remove the cores, and dice them into small chunks.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the diced pears, lemon juice, water, and cinnamon.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring to mix the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pears are very soft and can be easily mashed with a spoon.
Stir in the vanilla extract and, if desired, the granulated sugar to enhance sweetness. Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness as needed.
Use a potato masher or immersion blender to achieve your desired consistency. For a chunky pear sauce, lightly mash the pears. For a smooth sauce, blend until fully pureed.
Allow the pear sauce to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled, as a topping for pancakes, yogurt, or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.7 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1266 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
