Description
This Slow Cooker Pear Applesauce is a delightful blend of apples and pears, spiced to perfection, and cooked slowly for a rich, homemade flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 ounces (800 grams) apples about 4 medium apples
- peeled
- cored
- and cut into large chunks
- 24 ounces (680 grams) pears about 4 medium pears
- peeled
- cored
- and cut into large chunks
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) light brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine the apples and pears in a slow cooker, adding the lemon juice and vanilla.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and spices over the fruit, then stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or until the fruits are soft and break apart easily.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean (if used) before mashing the mixture with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Serve warm or cool and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Notes
This applesauce can be customized with more spices or sweeteners according to your taste. It also freezes well for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Pear Applesauce, applesauce, slow cooker recipes, pear recipes, homemade applesauce