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Prep time
15 minutes
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Cook time
1 hour
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Makes
about 6 pints
Author Notes
I love the flavor and texture of homemade applesauce, so last year I ventured out and made some pearsauce. Loved the result - and it's great to use in baking as well! —Erin Jeanne McDowell
Ingredients
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4 pounds
pears, peeled, cored, and chopped (1,814 g)
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3 tablespoons
lemon juice (45 g)
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1/3 cup
water (75 g)
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1
cinnamon stick (about 1" long)
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pinch
freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2
vanilla bean, scraped
Directions
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In a large saucepan, toss the pears, lemon juice, and water together. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
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Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and broken down, about 30-35 minutes.
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Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. If you like a chunky texture, you can leave it as is. I hit it a few times with my immersion blender until it was bit more applesauce-like.
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If you want to can the pearsauce, ladle it into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace, top with lids and rings, and process in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes. You can also refrigerate/freeze the pearsauce. Canned, it will keep 6-9 months. In the fridge, up to 1 month. Frozen, up to 4 months.
I always have three kinds of hot sauce in my purse. I have a soft spot for making people their favorite dessert, especially if it's wrapped in a pastry crust. My newest cookbook, Savory Baking, came out in Fall of 2022 - is full of recipes to translate a love of baking into recipes for breakfast, dinner, and everything in between!
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