Pear Sauce with Honey
Delightfully smooth and naturally sweet, this Pear Sauce with Honey is a refreshing twist on traditional applesauce that’s perfect for the fall or any time of year. Made from ripe, juicy pears simmered to perfection with a touch of honey, a splash of lemon juice, and an optional sprinkle of warm cinnamon, this sauce is both wholesome and versatile. Whether you enjoy it as a healthy snack, a topping for yogurt, or an accompaniment to roasted meats, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and is packed with flavor. Plus, it’s freezable, making it perfect for meal prepping or enjoying throughout the week. Try this homemade pear sauce for a naturally sweet treat that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ripe pears
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Peel, core, and chop the pears into small chunks.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped pears, water, honey, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the pears cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and begin to break down.
Optional: Add ground cinnamon to the mixture and stir well to incorporate the spice.
Using an immersion blender, blend the cooked pears until smooth and silky. Alternatively, transfer the cooked pears to a blender and puree until smooth.
Taste the pear sauce and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
Allow the pear sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or airtight container.
Store the pear sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.0 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.7 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1290 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.
