This season is one of our favorites for many reasons. Mostly because homemade pear-apple sauce tastes far better than anything you can buy, and it’s simple and budget-friendly when fruit is in season or on sale. Our spiced pear and applesauce is fragrant, naturally sweet, and full of fresh flavor—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or to serve with a meal.
Why make this homemade apple pear sauce?
Making sauce at home lets you control sweetness, spice, and texture. Ripe pears add a floral, buttery sweetness that elevates classic applesauce. When apples or pears are a bit overripe, they’re actually ideal here: they cook down fast and develop richer flavor. Combine pears and apples in any ratio you prefer—the softer and riper the fruit, the better the result.
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Can I Freeze Apple Sauce or Pear Sauce?
Yes. Cool the sauce, then portion it into freezer-safe containers, plastic bags, or ice cube trays for smaller portions. Properly stored, sauce keeps 6–8 months in the freezer, though it’s best used sooner. Thaw in the refrigerator and stir before serving. This makes a great snack or easy meal addition for kids and seniors—soft, nutritious, and flavorful.
Homemade Spiced Pear/Applesauce Recipe
This recipe is based on about 3 pounds of fruit (we like 2 lb pears to 1 lb apples), but you can use all pears, all apples, or any ratio you prefer. Makes roughly 1 quart.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds pears , peeled, cored and cut into 1″ chunks
- 1 pound apples , peeled, cored and cut into 1″ chunks
- 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar , or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove or nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- lemon zest , from 1 medium lemon
Instructions
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Peel and cut the pears and apples into 1″ cubes, then set them aside.
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Combine the chopped pears and apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, clove or nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, water, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Heat to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until the fruit is soft and tender. Cooking time depends on fruit ripeness.
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Let the mixture cool slightly, then mash with a potato masher for a chunky texture or blend in a food processor or blender for a smoother sauce. Adjust texture to your preference.
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Taste and adjust seasonings—add more brown sugar, cinnamon, or other spices if desired. Serve warm, chilled, or store for later.
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Are the pear sauce flavors good?
This pear-applesauce combines pear sweetness and apple brightness for a balanced, comforting flavor. The added warm spices—cinnamon, clove or nutmeg, and ginger—bring depth and make this a versatile recipe you can customize. Make it your own by adjusting spices and sweetness, then enjoy the season’s fruit in a delightful homemade sauce.
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- Easy apple galette
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- Air fryer apple hand pies
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- This recipe was originally published in 2016 and has been updated with new photos and recipe refinements.