If you're looking for a cozy recipe to cook that will make your house smell amazing, it's time to bring on the love with spiced Pear Applesauce!
4servings
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 minutesminutes
Natural Pressure Release 10 minutesminutes
Ingredients
4large applescored and chopped
2large pearscored and chopped
¼cupapple juice
2teaspoonground cinnamon
1tablespoon lemon juice
1-2tablespoonpure maple syrupoptional
Instructions
TO MAKE IN THE INSTANT POT
Combine the apples, pears, apple juice, ground cinnamon, and fresh lemon juice in your Instant Pot give it a stir to combine. Add the lid and lock it into place. Switch the vent to Sealing and set the “Manual” or Pressure Cook setting to 4 minutes.
When the cook time has completed, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure by venting.
Let cool slightly and taste for sweetness. Add maple syrup to taste. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender for a chunkier style sauce.
TO MAKE IN THE SLOW COOKER
Combine the apples, pears, apple juice, ground cinnamon, and fresh lemon juice in your slow cooker and give it a stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, stirring once or twice.
Let cool slightly and taste for sweetness. Add maple syrup to taste. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender for a chunkier style sauce.
If you don't have apple juice, you can substitute water.
For added fiber (and to make it easier on yourself - because you deserve it!), don't peel the apples or pears before cooking. After you blend it all those bits will be blended it. This means more fiber and nutrition for everyone and you don't have to tell it's good for them!
Pear applesauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. It may also be stored in a container and frozen up to three months.
Notes
If you don't have apple juice, you can substitute water.
For added fiber (and to make it easier on yourself - because you deserve it!), don't peel the apples or pears before cooking. After you blend it all those bits will be blended it. This means more fiber and nutrition for everyone and you don't have to tell it's good for them!
Pear applesauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. It may also be stored in a container and frozen up to three months.