This simple pear applesauce is gentle on the palate and naturally sweet without added sugars.
Prep Time40 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, pears
Servings: 1quart
Author: Jenny McGruther
Ingredients
2 ½poundsapples(peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped)
2poundspears(peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped)
1cupapple cider
2tablespoonsbrandy
1teaspoonapple cider vinegar
Instructions
Toss the apples and pears into a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, and then pour in the apple cider, brandy, and vinegar. Cover the pot and cook the fruit over medium-high heat until completely soft, and then purée the sauce with an immersion blender.
Adjust the consistency of the sauce with additional apple cider as needed. Serve right away or store up to 1 week in an airtight container in the fridge.