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    Easy Small Batch Pear Sauce Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: Dec 31, 2021 · PUBLISHED: Apr 12, 2022 · BY: Sydney · Leave a Comment

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    Small mason jar of fresh pear sauce.

    A scrumptious small batch pear sauce is so easy and tastes fabulous on so many things! Try this over pancakes, ice cream, mixed into cottage cheese, with a fruit plate, and as an accompaniment to pork chops.

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    Recipe Ingredients and Notes

    Fresh Pears - If you received those tasty Harry & David Pears this year they are wonderful to make this pear sauce. other pear varieties that make a good sauce are Bartlett and Comice pears.

    • Bartlet pears are sweet, and juicy and have a soft slightly grainy texture when ripe.
    • Comice Pears have mellow sweetness with a smooth, buttery texture. These make a beautiful sauce and also incredible served sliced with a cheese plate.

    Apple Juice - You can use water to thin the pear sauce, use your own taste to decide. Try tasting the pear sauce before adding the liquid and if it needs a little more sweetness then use the apple juice, if not then water is just fine.

    PEAR SAUCE RECIPE: Frequently Asked Questions

    How to pick a ripe pear?

    If the neck of the pear is tender, it should be ripe and ready to eat. If the neck is firm, you should let it ripen on the kitchen counter, check daily.

    Do you need to peel pears before cooking?

    The short answer is no, you don't need to peel the pears before making pear sauce. The peels will soften during the cooking process and will be undetectable in the finished sauce. In fact, leaving the peels on can add some extra nutrients and fiber to your sauce.

    Instructions to Make Pear Sauce

    Peel, core, and slice the pears in half. Place cut side down onto a baking sheet and bake at 350° F for about 40 minutes. The pears should be soft and tender.

    Transfer the cooked pears to a large measuring cup. Mash with a wooden spoon. Add the juice and use a whisk to smooth the sauce. If you want a perfectly smooth sauce then use an immersion blender to puree the pears.

    mashed pears in measuring cup.

    Cool and transfer to a small 4-ounce mason jar or another container with a lid. Serve warm or chilled.

    fresh pear sauce in 4 ounce mason jarnext to whle pear.

    Ways to Use Pear Sauce

    Pear sauce is perfect for topping pork chops, chicken breasts, or even pancakes and waffles.

    Tools Used

    • Small Baking Sheet - (←affiliate link) the small size make it perfect for baking up two pears.
    • Wooden Spoon - works great for mashing the soft cooked pears.
    • Small Whisk - (←affiliate link) the small sized whisk is perfect to smooth out the sauce.
    • Measuring Cup - a 4-cup size is great for mixing up small batch sauces.
    • Measuring Spoon
    • Peeler
    • Chefs Knife
    Small mason jar of pear sauce.

    Pear Sauce

    Creamy pear sauce for pancakes, ice cream, or great as a cheesecake topping.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    • 2 large pears peeled, cored, and halved.
    • 1 tablespoon apple juice or orange juice

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Lay the pears cut side down on a baking sheet.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the pears are tender and soft.
    • Transfer the cooked pears to a large measuring cup. Smash with a wooden spoon
    • Add the juice and use a whisk to smooth the sauce. If you want a perfectly smooth sauce then use an immersion blender to puree the pears.
    • Cool and transfer to a small 4-ounce mason jar or another container with a lid.

    Notes

    Tools Used

  • Baking Sheet
  • Peeler
  • Chefs Knife
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring Spoon

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g

    Pear sauce is not only a delicious and yummy condiment to have on hand, but it’s also incredibly easy to make. Simply bake the pears in the oven until they are soft and then blend them into a sauce using a food processor or immersion blender. If you want to spice things up a bit, you can add some cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to the mix. So next time you find yourself with an abundance of ripe pears, give this recipe a try – your taste buds will thank you!

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