Best 11 Apple Pear Sauce Recipes

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Cooking apple pear sauce has been a cherished tradition for generations, offering a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This versatile condiment perfectly complements a variety of dishes, from hearty roasts to fluffy pancakes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, creating homemade apple pear sauce is a rewarding endeavor that unlocks a world of culinary possibilities. With just a few simple ingredients and basic cooking techniques, you can craft a flavorful sauce that captures the essence of these classic fall fruits. So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to making the most delectable apple pear sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE PEAR SAUCE



Apple Pear Sauce image

Pear applesauce? Papplesauce? Appearsauce? When the apple-pear sauce is served warm, you will not need any additional sugar. As it cools it loses some of the natural sweetness, and you might want to add sugar to taste.

Provided by Katie Sechrist

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pears, cut into chunks
3 apples, cut into chunks
½ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pears, apples, water, and vanilla extract to the hot skillet. Cover and simmer fruit mixture for 10 minutes; remove lid and cook until most of liquid is evaporated and fruit is softened, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and transfer fruit mixture and any remaining liquid to a food processor. Process until smooth; stir in cinnamon. Serve warm or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

APPLE-PEAR SAUCE



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Homemade applesauce is way more delicious than anything out of a jar, and the perk is you can eat it warm-when my family likes it best-and jar any leftovers. Making it from scratch allows you to keep it as chunky as you prefer, or puree it completely. I add pear for juice and sweetness, and just a bit of lemon and cinnamon. The trick is to not overcomplicate it with too many spices and overpower that fresh-picked apple taste. We always double and sometimes triple this batch and make extra to share with friends. Any home with a new baby or someone who is healing will appreciate this nurturing homemade simple treat.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds mix of firm, tart apples, such as Honeycrisp or Crispin, and sweet apples, such as Golden Delicious or Cortland (about 10 to 12 large apples), peeled, cored and chopped
2 1/2 pounds juicy Bartlett pears (about 5 large pears), peeled, cored and chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Toss together the apples, pears, 1/4 cup water, maple syrup and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a large pot with a heavy bottom (a Dutch oven works great for this). Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat, until the fruit are very tender, about 45 minutes or up to 1 hour. Stir in the lemon juice and use a potato masher to smash to your desired consistency. If you like a completely smooth, pureed sauce, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Taste and add additional cinnamon to your liking.
  • Serve warm, or cool completely and store in sterile jars with tight-fitting lids up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

QUICK AND EASY CHUNKY MICROWAVE MAPLE CINNAMON APPLE/PEAR SAUCE



Quick and Easy Chunky Microwave Maple Cinnamon Apple/Pear Sauce image

Maple syrup adds a nice flavor to the apples and pears. I have actually used a variety of different apples, depending on what I had on hand, with the same great results. The apple/pear sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months.

Provided by Denise

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Cortland apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
2 Bartlett pears - peeled, cored, and chopped
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Combine Cortland apples, Golden Delicious apples, and Bartlett pears together in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Add water, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the apple-pear mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and cut a 1-inch slot in the center of the plastic wrap to allow steam to escape.
  • Cook apple mixture in the microwave on high for 10 minutes. Carefully remove and discard plastic wrap. Stir apple mixture. Cook in the microwave on high until fruit is hot and tender, another 6 minutes.
  • Stir maple syrup into fruit mixture. Cool completely before refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

APPLE-PEAR SAUCE



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This is a great flavor in time for the holidays. Perfectly paired Red Delicious and Asian pears make for a great twist on your traditional apple sauce.

Provided by ztcopley

Categories     Side Dish     Applesauce Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 Red Delicious apples - peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
4 Asian pears - peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
½ cup apple cider
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir apples, Asian pears, and apple cider together in the skillet until the fruit is mushy, about 10 minutes.
  • Smash the apples and pears with the back of a wooden spoon until no large chunks remain; continue cooking until thickened, 20 to 30 minutes more.
  • Stir sugar and cinnamon into the sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PRUNE, PEAR, AND APPLE CHUTNEY IN A HAZELNUT CREAM SAUCE



Pork Tenderloin with Prune, Pear, and Apple Chutney in a Hazelnut Cream Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 cups red wine
1/2 cup sugar
1 bay leaf
12 ounces diced prunes
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 pear, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 onion, chopped
1/2 celery stalk, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 quart veal stock
3 tablespoons butter, plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons flour
1 ounce hazelnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and white pepper
1 pork tenderloin
1 1/2 cups flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Chutney: Add wine, sugar, and bay leaf to pot and bring to a boil. Add the prunes and coriander and cook until soft. Add apple and pear and cook until soft. Combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Whisk in cornstarch and bring to a boil to thicken and remove bay leaf.
  • Cream Sauce: Saute the onion, celery, carrots, and parsnip until soft, then add tomato paste and saute, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the tomato paste. Add veal stock and reduce by half.
  • In a separate saute pan over low heat, add 3 tablespoons butter and melt. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Cook over low heat until roux is brown, about 15 minutes. Whisk brown roux into the vegetable/stock mixture to thicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to cook out the flour taste. Season with salt and pepper and strain.
  • In another saute pan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and saute hazelnuts for a few minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce and the orange juice and bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add heavy cream, salt and white pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve excess brown sauce for another use.
  • Slice tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place each slice in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1/8-inch thick. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the pork in the flour. In a large saute pan, add some of the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the pork and saute until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve with chutney and cream sauce.

CROCK POT APPLE/PEAR SAUCE WITH GINGER



Crock Pot Apple/Pear Sauce With Ginger image

This is the only way I like to eat "apple" sauce. I love the combination of ginger and pears. Keeps well in your fridge for up to 2 weeks! (not that you'll have any left!)

Provided by mommymakeit4u

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5h30m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large ripe pears, peeled, cored and cut into large chunks
6 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into large chunks
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 chunk fresh ginger, about 3 inches long, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine the apples, pears, honey (you can leave this out and still get delicious sauce), water, lemon juice, and ginger in the slow cooker. Cover and cook until the fruit is extremely tender and falling apart, on low for 5 hours
  • Beat to make a corse mash or use a food processor for a smoother sauce (don't over blend). Stir in the butter. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.

APPLE-CRAN-PEAR SAUCE



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This pretty pink sauce is a nice change from typical cranberry relish. Apple pie filling and canned pears add just the right amount of sweetness.-Keri Lawson, Fullerton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries
2 quarts water
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced pears, drained
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook cranberries and water over medium-high heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until mixture boils. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

APPLE-PEAR SAUCE



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Applesauce can be bought at the store. Have never seen apple-pear sauce though. Found this on the net a long time ago. Have tried it several times and it always turns out great. When I make a cake I try (where possible) to substitute the fat (butter, margarine or oil) with equal amounts of apple sauce. Since I found this recipe I use the apple-pear sauce too in the substitution of fat.

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 red apples
4 green apples
3 firm ripe pears
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Slice and core apples and pears (do not peel).
  • Place all ingredients in a large stock pot and mix well.
  • Cover and let simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, or until apples are soft and mushy, stir often.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Puree in a food processor.
  • Pour sauce through a sieve to strain out any pieces of left peel.
  • Apple-Pear sauce will last up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator or you can freeze it.

CRAN-APPLE-PEAR SAUCE



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A blend of whole berry cranberry sauce, apple pie filling, and sliced pears. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Goes great with ham, turkey or chicken. Yum! Simple but delicious -- you'll get many compliments. Just don't tell anyone how easy it was! This makes a lot. You can halve it, but will end up with 1/2 a can of apple pie filling. (Although, it probably wouldn't hurt to put in the entire can.)

Provided by TIFFSMITH

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (16 ounce) cans whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
2 (15 ounce) cans sliced pears, drained

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, apple pie filling and pears. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 39.6 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

APPLE, PEAR SEARED SCALLOPS SALAD WITH A BRANDY SAUCE



Apple, Pear Seared Scallops Salad With a Brandy Sauce image

This can be as a first course appetizer, but I love to serve this as a salad starter. It is so good and really is a show stopper. The spinach is pan seared for just 1 minute and then topped with the scallops seared and garnished with a brandy cream sauce. Note, the sauce can easily be made ahead of time as well as the apples and pears. Pan searing the spinach as I mentioned and scallops takes only minutes so make sure everything is done and ready to go. To keep the apple, pears and scallops warm, I just put them in a small bowl and cover with foil and set in a 200 degree oven. But it is not a big deal if you don't put them in the oven, just covering them with foil should keep them warm enough. This is a very quick but very elegant dish. I have served this for many holiday dinner and always has rave reviews. It is also on my catering menu and is always very popular. So, don't be scared off by four steps. Two steps are done in advance and the rest is done in just minutes. Just take it step by step. It is not hard.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 Salads, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large shallot, chopped fine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup brandy
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup granny smith apple (peeled and chopped fine)
1 cup bosc pear (peeled and chopped fine)
1 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped fine
1 (7 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
16 large sea scallops
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt (for scallops)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (for scallops)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil (for spinach)
1/4 teaspoon salt (for spinach)
1 pinch ground black pepper (for spinach)

Steps:

  • Brandy Sauce -- I make this first so it is already to go because everything else is so quick. In a small pot add the oil and heat to medium high heat. Saute the shallot and cook just a minute until it softens slightly. Add the brandy (make sure you remove from the burner when you do this) return and then cook just a few seconds. Then add in the cream and boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a small bowl. I just keep it at room temperature unless you make it the morning of, then you can refrigerate. But make sure you bring to room temp before you make your scallops.
  • Apples and Pears -- I make these ahead to and just reheat in the micro for just 1 minute. Makes this much easier. In a small sauce pan add the butter and bring to medium high heat. Add the apples and pears and cook 3-5 minutes until soft but NOT mushy. You want them tender. Once soft, add in the pecans and remove to a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Scallops -- Remove from the refrigerator and let them set at room temperature. Just let them come to room temp it won't take long. At this point, make sure you take your sauce and apples out of the refrigerator if you made them earlier that day. You want to make sure they are room temperature.
  • Searing Scallops -- Very Important! Make sure the scallops are dry, pat dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, add the bread crumbs, salt and pepper and dip each side of the scallop lightly in the mixture. Then in large saute pan NON stick heat to medium high to high heat and add the olive oil. Add the scallops (don't over crowd, you want a nice dark brown sear) and cook until nicely brown on each side. They will only take about 2 minutes per side. It may take 2 batches depending on the size of your pan. Remove to a plate and cover with foil as you make the sauce.
  • Part 2 -- After removing the scallops, reduce the heat to medium and add the apple cider and thyme to the pan and scrape up all the bits on the bottom. Boil 1 minute until the cider reduces a bit and all the bits are scraped up. Then add you room temp brandy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute and remove from the heat.
  • Spinach, Apples and Pears -- Last components. I just reheat my apples/pears in the microwave for just a minute before plating.
  • And as for the spinach, I just put in a large bowl and toss with a teaspoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Then toss and cover with plastic wrap and cook 1 minute. You don't want it completely wilted, just lightly sauteed.
  • Plating -- On each plate, add some of the wilted spinach and then a scallop in the middle. Top that scallop with a spoon of the apple, pear, and nut mixture and then another scallop. Put a tooth pic through the top so they don't fall over. Just drizzle with the brandy sauce and serve.
  • Just enjoy this great very unique wonderful appetizer/salad starter course. This served with some grilled steaks or beef tenderloin a potato gratain and some amazing desert makes this a 5 star dinner. A little work for a beginning dish, but it does get noticed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 496.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 7.8

PEAR APPLE SAUCE



Pear Apple Sauce image

Categories     Sauce     Fruit     Thanksgiving     Apple     Pear     Parade

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 Anjou or Comice pears (slightly underripe), peeled and cut into large pieces
4 apples (a combination of Granny Smith, McIntosh, and Golden Delicious)
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • 1. Core, peel, and cut the pears and apples into large chunks. In a large, heavy pot, toss with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
  • 2. Combine the pears and apples with the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes or until the fruit is tender but not mushy.
  • 3. Uncover the pot, stir and cook 5 minutes more. Adjust the flavors and remove from heat, stirring carefully so as not to break up the fruit too much. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 days.

Tips:

  • To achieve a smoother sauce, peel and core the apples and pears before cooking.
  • Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
  • For a sweeter sauce, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or honey while cooking.
  • To create a unique flavor profile, add a splash of citrus juice, such as lemon or orange, to the sauce.
  • If you prefer a chunky sauce, avoid blending or pureeing the cooked apples and pears. Instead, use a fork to mash them gently.
  • For a healthier version, use unsweetened apple juice or water instead of granulated sugar.
  • Serve the apple pear sauce warm or cold, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

Apple pear sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you prefer it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream, or as a filling for pies and tarts, this sauce is sure to delight your taste buds. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, apple pear sauce is a must-try recipe for any home cook. Experiment with different flavor combinations and serving suggestions to create a unique and memorable culinary experience.

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