Enjoy yummy homemade pear applesauce with this easy recipe! Made from fresh, ripe apples and pears, this tasty apple pear sauce recipe is perfect on its own or as a delicious topping for pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, fish, meats, and more.
With apple and pear trees in my yard, I’m always experimenting with new ways to use the fruit. Then, one day, I realized that pureeing them together would be absolutely delicious – and it sure is.
It Essentially Comes Down to Two Types of Pear Applesauce
These are the two basics types you can make:
- Skinless pear applesauce generally has a milder flavor and the texture of applesauce.
- Skin-on pear applesauce offers a more robust, earthy flavor and a chunkier texture, adding a rustic touch.
Looking for spice inspiration? Keep reading for a list of flavorful spices that pair perfectly with apples and pears!
Apple Pear Sauce Comes in Many Flavors
These spices complement homemade apple and pear sauce beautifully.
- Chocolate – Just stir in some cocoa powder and a bit of sugar or monk fruit.
- Cinnamon – tastes great with apples and pears.
- Cinnamon chocolate – another yummy twist.
- Cinnamon ginger – also delicious in pear applesauce.
- Cinnamon honey – Add honey and cinnamon for a sweeter, more indulgent apple pear sauce.
- Ginger – Stir in a dash of freshly grated ginger or ground ginger to add a warm, spicy kick.
- Lemon – adds a bright, zesty contrast but use it sparingly. Otherwise you can overpower the fruit flavor or end up using a lot of sweetener.
- Bourbon – Stir in a tablespoon or two of bourbon or brandy, enhancing the overall taste.
- Rosemary – Fresh or dried rosemary in fact adds a savory note.
- Warm spices – In addition to ground cinnamon, you can experiment with other warm spices, such as nutmeg, ginger, or allspice, to create a more complex flavor profile.
- Vanilla – Add a dash of vanilla extract or a vanilla bean to the mixture during the cooking process to add a subtle vanilla flavor.
Delicious Sweeteners for This Homemade Apple Pear Sauce Recipe
The pear applesauce is delicious on its own, but if you’d like to add some sweetness, here are a few great options to consider.
- White sugar – provides a clean, straightforward sweetness that enhances the fruit flavors without altering their taste.
- Brown sugar – adds a deeper, caramel-like sweetness due to its molasses content.
- White or brown monk fruit sweetener – the zero-calorie equivalent of white and brown sugar.
- Honey – adds a natural sweetness and depth of flavor while also enhancing the fruity notes with a floral, slightly caramelized taste.
- Maple syrup – adds a rich, earthy sweetness with a hint of caramel and vanilla undertones.
- Coconut sugar – has a rich, caramel-like flavor with subtle hints of butterscotch. Its flavor is however unique and may not appeal to everyone. So, if you’re curious, try adding a small amount to a bowl of apple and pear sauce to see if you like it!
Ingredients
Making pear and apple sauce is simple – you can even use just the fruit itself!
- 3 ripe pears and 3 ripe apples (any variety) – You need 600 grams of chopped fruit to make 2 cups of delicious pear applesauce.
- 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or monk fruit sweetener (optional, adjust to taste)
- Spices (optional) – cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, chocolate and more.
How to Make Pear Applesauce
This is how to make 2 cups (600 grams) of homemade pear apple sauce, which I made with peeled fruit.
The process shots are from my pear sauce recipe, as the steps are identical.
1. Prepare the Pears and Apples:
A) Wash the fruit.
B) Peel the apples and pears or leave the skins on. A helpful tip is to begin with the pears, as they don’t brown as quickly as apples.
C) Core and chop the fruit into small pieces. For accuracy, use a kitchen scale to measure 300 grams of each type of chopped fruit.
D) Place the chopped fruit in a nonstick pan or saucepan. While you can add up to 1/4 cup of water, it’s not necessary, as the fruits will start releasing their juices in a few minutes. Adding water may also dilute the pear and apple flavors. If you’re worried about the apples browning, you can add a teaspoon of lemon juice, though I usually skip it. However, feel free to add lemon juice for extra flavor if desired!
2. Cook over medium heat until the fruit softens, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Mash or Blend: Once the fruits are soft, you can mash them with a fork for a chunky pear and apple sauce.
4. Or blend them into a smoother sauce with an immersion blender, regular blender or food processor.
5. The pureed fruit in a bowl.
6. Add flavor (optional): Mix in sugar or a zero-calorie sweetener like monk fruit (if using), along with spices, lemon juice, or any other flavors you’d like to add. Adjust the quantities to taste, but I suggest adding spices in 1/2 teaspoon increments. For optimal flavor, heat the pear applesauce in the pan to dissolve the sugar and evenly distribute the spices.
Cool and Store This Tasty Condiment
Let the sauce cool, then transfer it to a jar or container.
Refrigerate Pear Applesauce
You can store pear applesauce in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freeze This Apple Pear Sauce Recipe
You can also freeze it in an airtight container for a longer time.
What’s the Difference between Apple Pear Sauce and Pear Sauce?
I made skinless apple pear sauce and noticed three main differences:
- Flavor – Apple pear sauce has a more robust flavor and almost tastes like applesauce.
- Texture – Skinless apple pear sauce is a little chunkier and in fact looks like applesauce.
- Color – The red apples I used give the apple pear sauce a more golden tone.
Can You Make Pear Sauce Like Applesauce?
Yes, and it’s absolutely delicious. Check out my pear sauce recipe for all the juicy details.
In conclusion, that’s everything you need to know to make amazing homemade pear apple sauce. If you love apples and pears, I definitely recommend trying this healthy fruit recipe.
Happy Baking!
Want More Healthy Recipes?
Here are some healthy recipes to enjoy:
- Apple Curd Tart
- Gluten Free Pear Tart
- Pear Curd
- Pear Sauce
- Red Wine Poached Pears
- Sugar Free Apple Turnovers
- Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
- Vegan Pumpkin Tart
Apple Pear Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Medium Pan or Saucepan
- 1 Spoon or Spatula
- 1 Immersion Blender, Regular Blender or Food Processor or make chunkier apple pear sauce with a fork.
- 1 Jar or Container to store the sauce. The recipe makes about 2 cups of sauce.
Ingredients
This Recipe Makes about 2 Cups of Apple Pear Sauce
- 3 Apples (300 grams of chopped fruit) about 3 apples
- 3 Pears (300 grams of chopped fruit) about 3 pears
- 1-2 Tablespoons Sugar, Monk Fruit, Honey, Maple Syrup, Coconut Sugar (sweetener is optional)
- ½-1 Teaspoon Spices (optional): cinnamon, ginger, cocoa powder, lemon juice, vanilla, bourbon, rosemary.
Instructions
This Recipe Makes about 2 Cups of Apple Pear Sauce: See the Main Post for Photos Showing These Steps and for a List of Spices That Go Well with Pear Apple Sauce.
- Wash the fruit.
- Peel the apples and pears or leave the skins on. A helpful tip is to begin with the pears, as they don’t brown as quickly as apples.
- Core and chop the fruit into small pieces. For accuracy, use a kitchen scale to measure 300 grams of each type of chopped fruit.
- Place the chopped fruit in a nonstick pan or saucepan. While you can add up to 1/4 cup of water, it’s not necessary, as the fruits will start releasing their juices in a few minutes. Adding water may also dilute the pear and apple flavors. If you’re worried about the apples browning, you can add a teaspoon of lemon juice, though I usually skip it. However, feel free to add lemon juice for extra flavor if desired!
- Cook over medium heat until the fruit softens, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Mash or blend: Once the fruits are soft, you can mash them with a fork for a chunky sauce or blend them into a smoother sauce with an immersion blender, regular blender or food processor.
- Add flavor (optional): Mix in sugar or a zero-calorie sweetener like monk fruit (if using), along with spices, lemon juice, or any other flavors you’d like to add. Adjust the quantities to taste, but I suggest adding spices in 1/2 teaspoon increments. For optimal flavor, heat the sauce in the pan to dissolve the sugar and evenly distribute the spices.
- Cool and store: Let the sauce cool, then transfer it to a jar or container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it in an airtight container for a longer time.
Notes
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Great idea! Love it
Glad you like it. It’s also great in my pear curd tart.