Pear and Horseradish Sauce
Transform your meals with the bold, unexpected flavors of this Pear and Horseradish Sauce, a unique blend of sweet and tangy that’s sure to excite your taste buds. Juicy, ripe pears are sautéed until tender, then combined with freshly grated horseradish, a touch of honey, zesty lemon juice, and a splash of white wine vinegar for a perfectly balanced sauce that’s both sweet and spicy. Finished with a velvety texture from butter and customizable to your preferred consistency, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or even a cheese platter. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a simple yet elegant way to impress at any dinner table. Perfect for anyone seeking a creative twist on classic condiments, this Pear and Horseradish Sauce is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe pear
- 2 tablespoons fresh horseradish root
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the pears into small pieces.
Grate the fresh horseradish root using a fine grater. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the diced pears to the saucepan and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears soften and begin to break down.
Stir in the grated horseradish, white wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. For a chunkier sauce, use a potato masher instead of blending.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a little more honey for sweetness or horseradish for an extra kick.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1315 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.1 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*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.
