Pear Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Water (filtered)
• 5 cups Pears (peeled, cored, and diced (about 780 g))
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
• 0.25 cup Granulated White Sugar (optional, 52 g)
• 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 zest Lemon Zest (zest of one lemon)
• 1 tablespoon Orange Liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier, 15 ml)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fruit and Aromatics

   Peel, core, and dice the pears into 5 cups. Zest one lemon, then juice it to obtain 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Measure water, sugar, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, and orange liqueur.

   Time: PT10M

2. Combine Ingredients in Saucepot

   Add the water to the saucepot, then stir in the diced pears, vanilla extract, sugar (if using), lemon juice, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, lemon zest, and orange liqueur. Mix well so everything is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

3. Bring to a Simmer

   Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT3M

4. Simmer Until Pears Are Tender

   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the pears are very soft and a knife slides in without resistance.

   Time: PT22M

   Temperature: low simmer

5. Test Tenderness

   Insert a knife into a piece of pear; it should glide in easily. If resistance remains, continue simmering for a few more minutes.

   Time: PT1M

6. Blend to Desired Consistency

   Using an immersion blender (or a regular blender/food processor), puree the sauce until smooth or leave it slightly chunky, according to your preference.

   Time: PT5M

7. Adjust Thickness (Optional)

   If the sauce is too thin, return it to low heat and reduce for a few minutes, stirring constantly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

8. Cool and Store

   Transfer the pear sauce to an airtight container. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate or freeze as desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

160

Protein

1g

Carbohydrates

52g

Fat

0g

Fiber

6g