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Slow Cooker Pear Applesauce Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Pear Applesauce is a comforting and fragrant twist on traditional applesauce. Combining the natural sweetness of apples and pears with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg, this recipe yields a smooth, flavorful sauce perfect for a wholesome snack or dessert. Using a slow cooker allows the fruits to meld gently, creating a deeply infused, naturally sweet treat with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits

  • 28 ounces (800 grams) apples – about 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into large chunks
  • 24 ounces (680 grams) pears – about 4 medium pears, peeled, cored, and cut into large chunks

Flavorings and Spices

  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
  • 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) light brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Peel, core, and cut the apples and pears into large chunks to ensure even cooking and easy blending later.
  2. Combine and coat: Place the apple and pear chunks into a large slow cooker. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the fruit and toss gently to coat thoroughly, preventing browning and adding a hint of tartness.
  3. Add vanilla flavor: Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the slow cooker. Add the pods as well for maximum aroma. Alternatively, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste if using that instead.
  4. Mix in spices and sugar: Add the brown sugar, cinnamon stick, freshly grated ginger, cardamom, ground cloves, and freshly grated nutmeg to the slow cooker. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed among the fruit.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat. Let the fruit cook for about 6 hours until the apples and pears are completely tender and soft to the touch.
  6. Remove solids and blend: Carefully remove and discard the cinnamon stick and vanilla pods. Use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker to puree the mixture to your preferred smoothness. Alternatively, transfer the cooked fruit to a stand blender and puree until smooth.
  7. Serve or store: Serve the applesauce immediately warm or let it cool. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • For a chunkier texture, pulse the puree less or mash with a potato masher instead of fully blending.
  • Adjust the brown sugar based on the sweetness of your fruit and personal preference.
  • If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can cook the fruit gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally until tender.
  • The spices can be adjusted or omitted according to taste; cinnamon and vanilla are the most essential flavors.
  • Serve chilled or warm; it’s delicious as a side, snack, or topping on yogurt or oatmeal.

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Find it online: https://hannahdelgado.com/slow-cooker-pear-applesauce-recipe/