Recipes
Pear Sauce
A warm and cozy fall alternative to applesauce. I chose to use Bartlett pears but any will do— just be sure they’re ripe: the naturally sweeter the pear, the sweeter the sauce! Smother this goodness on toast, waffles, oatmeal, or sub it for jelly in your classic PB&J. It can also be a wonderful food for babies as they are easy to digest and hypoallergenic. Store in an air-tight container for a week in the fridge or freeze to enjoy throughout the winter.
Key Nutrients: Fiber, copper, vitamin C, vitamin K
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Yield
5, one-cup servings
Ingredients
- 10 medium ripe pears
- ¼ cup of filtered water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Directions
- Wash, peel, and core pears. Cut into one-inch pieces.
- In a large saucepan, add pears, water, and cinnamon if using. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer. Stir occasionally, until pears have softened, about 25–30 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree or use a potato masher for a chunkier sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
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Calories20
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Total fat0g
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Saturated0g
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Trans fat0g
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Polyunsaturated fat0g
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Monounsaturated fat0g
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Cholesterol0mg
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Sodium0mg
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Total Carbohydrate5g
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Dietary fiber1g
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Sugar3g
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Protein0g
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Calcium2mg
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Iron0mg
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Potassium0mg