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Slow Cooker Pear Applesauce

Homemade Slow Cooker Pear Applesauce for Cozy Fall Days

This Slow Cooker Pear Applesauce recipe offers a comforting and healthier dessert option for fall, combining sweet pears and crisp apples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Applesauce
  • 28 ounces Apples about 4 medium
  • 24 ounces Pears about 4 medium
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed recommended
  • 1 Vanilla Bean or 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar maple syrup or honey can be added after cooking
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick remember to remove before pureeing
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Fruit: Wash and chop the apples and pears into small, even pieces, then place them in your slow cooker.
  2. Add Lemon Juice: Sprinkle the chopped fruit with freshly squeezed lemon juice, tossing to coat.
  3. Incorporate the Spices: Add the vanilla bean seeds and pod, brown sugar, spices, and toss together.
  4. Slow Cook the Mixture: Cover and cook on low heat for about 6 hours until the fruit is tender.
  5. Blend the Applesauce: Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla pod, then puree the mixture to your desired consistency.
  6. Serve or Store: Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Choose ripe fruit for better sweetness. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture. Adjust sweetness post-cooking with maple syrup or honey as desired.

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