slow cooker pear applesauce

Name: Slow Cooker Pear Applesauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) pears; 1-1/2 pound(s) apples; 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) apple pie spice; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 cup(s) water

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Sue Stone

Corning, CA

Updated on Oct 26, 2022

The slow cooker makes quick and easy work of this family favorite.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 3 Hr 30 Min

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield Makes approx. 4 cups

Ingredients

2 pounds pears
1-1/2 pound apples
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup water

How To Make slow cooker pear applesauce

Step 1

Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Peel, core, and slice the pears and apples. Add to prepared slow cooker.
Step 3

Add brown sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice, lemon juice, vanilla, and water to the slow cooker; stir gently to mix.
Step 4

Cover and simmer on "high" setting for 3-1/2 hours.
Step 5

When cooking time is complete, mash fruit to desired consistency. For chunkier sauce, use a potato masher. For a smoother consistency, blend with an immersion blender. Store in refrigerator.
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