Pear Sauce - use ripe pears to make this simple sauce which can be used in the same way as applesauce.
Course:
Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, English
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Kitchen Nostalgia
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1
lb
(500 g) pears, cored and quatered (no need to peel them)
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1
oz
30 g sugar
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1/8
tsp
cinnamon,
or to taste
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a pinch of nutmeg
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Place the pears in a pot. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the pot. Cook covered on medium heat until soft. If during cooking liquid evaporates, add a few tablespoons water more.
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Mash pears together with other ingredients. Stir on low heat until you get smooth sauce of desired thickness.