Easy Pear Sauce
This Easy Pear Sauce is a comforting blend of sweet and spice, perfect for breakfast or as a topping!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Pear Sauce:
- 8-10 pieces Pears (peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces; Bartlett pears recommended)
- 1/4 cup Water (to help soften the pears while cooking)
- 2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice (for brightness and to prevent browning)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for warm flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger (for a hint of spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for depth of flavor)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Step 1: Prepare the Pears - Peel, core, and cut your pears into 1-inch pieces.
- Step 2: Combine Ingredients - In a large pot, combine the prepared pears, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
- Step 3: Cook the Pears - Place the pot over medium heat, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Step 4: Blend to Desired Consistency - Once soft, puree the mixture in a blender or food processor to your preferred consistency.
- Step 5: Taste and Adjust - Taste the sauce and add more cinnamon or ginger if desired.
- Step 6: Cool and Store - Allow to cool completely before transferring to a jar or container.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Blender or food processor
- Jar or container
Notes
- Experiment with spices like nutmeg or allspice for unique flavors.
- Adjust sugar in recipes using the pear sauce based on sweetness of pears.
- This sauce can be made in batches and frozen.
- For a thicker sauce, cook longer to evaporate excess liquid.