Can you make apple sauce with pears?

Yes, you can absolutely make apple sauce with pears! In fact, it's a delicious and flavorful way to add a bit of sweetness and complexity to your apple sauce.

Here's how you can do it:

Basic Apple and Pear Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

* 4-5 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

* 2-3 pears, peeled, cored, and chopped

* 1/4 cup water

* 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine the chopped apples, pears, water, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).

2. Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and easily mashed.

3. Mash: Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash the fruit to your desired consistency. If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend it with a regular blender.

4. Serve: Serve warm or cold. You can also store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Tips:

* Fruit variety: Use a mix of apple and pear varieties for different flavors and textures.

* Sweetener: Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. You can also use honey or maple syrup as a sweetener.

* Spices: Experiment with other spices like ginger, cardamom, or allspice for a unique flavor.

* Texture: For a chunky sauce, don't mash the fruit as much. For a smooth sauce, blend it thoroughly.

Enjoy your homemade apple and pear sauce!