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This homemade pear sauce recipe is perfectly smooth, with a touch of tartness, yet deliciously sweet. A wonderful alternative to traditional applesauce. Whip it up in less than an hour.

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Homemade Pear Sauce Recipe

This sweet pear sauce is a great option if you have pears that never seem to ripen. Of course, you can also use overripe pears, which will be extra sweet.

If you are like me and have an abundance of small pears on a tree that doesn’t produce large fruit, make sure to check out this post on what to do with unripe pears for some delicious additional recipes.

Pear Sauce Ingredients

• 24-32 very small pears or 8 large pears (see notes)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 c. white sugar

How to Make Homemade Pear Sauce

First, wash and peel your pears. Then, slice the pear flesh off the core on all four sides.

Alternatively, you can leave the skin on as that is where the majority of the nutrients lie.

Leaving the skin on can sometimes result in a bitter aftertaste. If you find that’s a problem, add in a few more tablespoons of brown sugar. Leaving the skin will also result in a chunkier pear sauce.

Next, combine all ingredients, except the sliced pears, in a pot. Bring the water mixture to a boil and then simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Add the pears and simmer underripe pears for 35-40 minutes, or until pears are soft when tested with a fork. (Note: If your pears are already ripe, you can shorten the cook time to 20-25 minutes.)

If you are cooking with unripe pears, you may have excess water once your pears have softened. If that’s the case, simply drain the excess. Otherwise, you should be left with a delicious pear syrup!

Finally, use an immersion blender to puree the pears into pear sauce. Cool completely and store in tightened mason jars in the refrigerator.

How Long Does Pear Sauce Last in the Fridge?

Homemade pear sauce that has not been canned will last 5-7 days stored in the fridge.

Freezing Instructions

If you choose to double or triple this recipe, you can freeze in 8 oz portions in plastic airtight containers for up to 3 months. Simply thaw fully in the refrigerator prior to enjoying.

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