Best Pear Ginger Applesauce Recipes

PEAR APPLESAUCE

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A great way to satisfy your sweet tooth-fat-free and for only 120 calories! -Jenny Cohen, Baltimore

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 medium apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 medium pears, peeled and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Mash until sauce is desired consistency. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CROCK POT APPLE/PEAR SAUCE WITH GINGER

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This is the only way I like to eat "apple" sauce. I love the combination of ginger and pears. Keeps well in your fridge for up to 2 weeks! (not that you'll have any left!)

Provided by mommymakeit4u

Categories Breakfast

Time 5h30m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 large ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into large chunks
6 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into large chunks
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 chunk fresh ginger, about 3 inches long, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Combine the apples, pears, honey (you can leave this out and still get delicious sauce), water, lemon juice, and ginger in the slow cooker. Cover and cook until the fruit is extremely tender and falling apart, on low for 5 hours
Beat to make a corse mash or use a food processor for a smoother sauce (don't over blend). Stir in the butter. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.

GINGER PEAR SAUCE

Ginger Pear Sauce image

Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Food Processor Ginger Lemon Pear Winter Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 small ripe pears (about 3 pounds)
1 cup pear nectar
4 dried pear halves, chopped (available at health foods stores and specialty foods shops)
1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon julienne strips peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Peel, core, and finely chop fresh pears. In a saucepan simmer fresh pears, nectar, dried pears, sugar, butter, ginger, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt until pears are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla. Discard cinnamon stick.
Force pear mixture through a food mill or ricer, or in a food processor purée to desired consistency.