Pear Sauce
Transform your fall fruit stash into a silky-smooth Pear Sauce, the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spiced goodness. This easy, homemade recipe features ripe, juicy pears simmered with a splash of lemon juice, a hint of cinnamon, and a touch of optional sugar for customizable sweetness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients, this versatile sauce is a healthier alternative to store-bought options and can be served warm or chilled. Use it as a topping for pancakes, a spread for toast, a side for roasted meats, or a wholesome snack on its own. Make a batch and store it in the fridge for up to a week—or freeze it for future use. Whether you're looking for a kid-friendly recipe or a seasonal treat, this pear sauce is guaranteed to delight! Keywords: pear sauce recipe, homemade pear sauce, easy pear recipe, cinnamon pear sauce, fall fruit recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole (medium-sized) ripe pears
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
Wash and peel the pears. Core them and cut into chunks of roughly the same size for even cooking.
In a medium saucepan, combine the pear chunks, water, and lemon juice. Stir to coat the pears with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook the pears for 20-25 minutes or until they are soft and tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture into a smooth sauce directly in the saucepan. Alternatively, transfer the cooked pears and liquid to a blender or food processor to blend until smooth. Adjust the consistency with additional water if needed.
Stir in the ground cinnamon. Taste the sauce and, if desired, add sugar to enhance sweetness. Stir well to combine.
Let the pear sauce cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for later use.
Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 177.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1273 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.
