Homemade Pear Sauce Recipe

a dish of pear sauce on a white board with fresh pears and cinnamon sticks

5 from 2 ratings

This cozy homemade pear sauce recipe is so flavorful and made with little to no added sugar. You can make this recipe in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, and it can also be enjoyed fresh, frozen, or canned.

Prep Time15

Cook Time2

Total Time2 15

Course: Breakfast, Canning, Condiments, How To

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pear sauce recipe

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
8 cups pears {~14 medium pears}
1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar {optional}

Instructions

Add 1/4 cup of water to the slow cooker.
1/4 cup water
Cut the tops and bottoms off of the pears.
8 cups pears
Using a vegetable peeler, peel off the pear skins.
After that, cut the pear in half from the top to the bottom.
Take the knife and make a cut from the stem to the bottom on one side. Repeat on the other side, then jiggle the core out.
Roughly chop the pears and add them to the slow cooker.
Add remaining ingredients and stir.
1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup sugar
Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until the pears are falling apart when stirred.
Blend the pears with an immersion blender, or transfer in batches to a blender or food processor.
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for 6-9 months.

Notes

All pears, including Asian pears, will work in this sauce. Choose ripe pears that you would select for eating fresh.
You can leave the skins on if you prefer, but it will impact the texture a bit.

Stovetop Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook uncovered on low for 1-2 hours, stirring often, until pears are falling apart and soft.

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