Best 20 Pear Sauce Recipes

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Pear sauce, a delectable and versatile condiment, offers a unique flavor profile that complements a wide range of dishes. Its natural sweetness, with a hint of tartness, makes it an ideal accompaniment to savory meats or poultry, as well as sweet desserts. From the classic French dessert, Poires Belle Hélène, to the hearty and comforting dish, Pork Chops with Pear Sauce, this versatile sauce enhances the flavors of any meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday meal or an elegant dinner party dish, pear sauce is sure to impress. This article provides two distinct recipes for pear sauce, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe offers a simple yet delicious version, perfect for everyday meals, while the second presents a more complex and sophisticated variation, featuring a blend of spices and herbs for a truly gourmet experience. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes guide you through the process of creating this delectable sauce, ensuring a successful culinary journey.

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APPLE PEAR SAUCE



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Pear applesauce? Papplesauce? Appearsauce? When the apple-pear sauce is served warm, you will not need any additional sugar. As it cools it loses some of the natural sweetness, and you might want to add sugar to taste.

Provided by Katie Sechrist

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pears, cut into chunks
3 apples, cut into chunks
½ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; add pears, apples, water, and vanilla extract to the hot skillet. Cover and simmer fruit mixture for 10 minutes; remove lid and cook until most of liquid is evaporated and fruit is softened, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and transfer fruit mixture and any remaining liquid to a food processor. Process until smooth; stir in cinnamon. Serve warm or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE



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We don't care for regular cranberry sauce, so I usually perk it up with other fruit. This pear version is the one my family requests most often. It's sweet, tangy and a beautiful ruby-red color. Since it keeps well in the refrigerator, I often make it in advance.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups cubed peeled ripe pears (about 3 medium)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), broken in half
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 to 1-1/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the pears, water, ginger and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the cranberries have popped and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring several items. , Discard cinnamon sticks. Mash sauce if desired. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GINGER PEAR CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This gingery, pear-studded cranberry sauce is simply amazing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 large Bosc pear, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup water
2 ounces candied ginger, minced
1 orange, zested
1 whole star anise pod
1 cinnamon stick
½ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, star anise, cinnamon stick, garam masala, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Remove cinnamon stick and star anise. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 79 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

PEAR HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Refreshingly sweet, tart and tangy - this recipe is incredibly easy and it's a great change of pace from the usual boring cranberry sauce. The flavor of the cranberries mingles wonderfully with the pear, honey and lemon. It freezes well too!

Provided by Sue S.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
2 pears - peeled, cored and diced
1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together the water and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in pears, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, then stir in cranberries and honey. Continue to cook until cranberries pop and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature, then store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 42.5 g

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS AND PEAR-BRANDY CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Fruit     Herb     Pork     Sauté     Pear     Pork Tenderloin     Brandy     Eau de Vie     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
4 firm but ripe large Anjou pears, peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 cup pear eau-de-vie (clear pear brandy) or pear schnapps
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup pear nectar

Steps:

  • Place pork slices between plastic wrap. Using meat mallet, pound pork slices to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pears and sugar; sauté until pears are tender and deep golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add pork to skillet; sauté just until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Cover. Reduce heat to medium. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add shallots and thyme; sauté 2 minutes. Add eau-de-vie; boil until reduced to glaze, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Add cream and pear nectar; boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reheat pears if necessary. Spoon into center of platter. Arrange pork around pears. Pour sauce over pork.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEAR CREAM SAUCE



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Pork's mild taste goes well with sweet flavors and many seasonings. Here, I've teamed it with both-luscious pears and a refreshing herb blend.-Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 medium pears, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
4 shallots, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 cup pear brandy or pear nectar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup pear nectar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle pork with the herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in 1 tablespoon butter on all sides. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before slicing. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pears and sugar in 2 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm. In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add shallots; saute until tender. Stir in thyme. , Remove from heat. Add brandy; cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream and nectar; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Slice pork; serve with pears and cream sauce.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH PEAR SAUCE



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Provided by Carmela M. Meely

Categories     Fruit     Ginger     Pork     Sauté     Low Sodium     Pear     Fall     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops
Dried rubbed sage
All purpose flour
2 pears, peeled, cored, thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with dried sage, salt and pepper. Coat pork with flour; shake off excess. Add pork to skillet and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
  • Drain fat from skillet. Add pears and sauté over medium heat 2 minutes. Stir in wine, sugar and ginger, scraping up any browned bits. Increase heat to high and boil until pears are tender and syrup is thick, about 5 minutes. Return pork and any accumulated juices to skillet. Simmer just until cooked through, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange pork on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

PEAR SAUCE



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Serve this sweet sauce with breakfast breads or on top of oatmeal. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, start with slightly smaller pieces of pear, and don't use a food processor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 firm, ripe Bosc pears (about 2 pounds total), peeled, halved, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Coarse salt
1 to 2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan with a lid, combine pears, 1/4 cup water, lemon zest, and 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover, and cook until pears are soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Uncover, and coarsely mash with the back of a spoon. Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to a food processor, and blend until smooth; add lemon juice and honey to taste. Serve warm, or let cool, then cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Use as you would applesauce.

STEVE'S FALL PEAR SAUCE



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It's fall and there are a lot of overripe pears around, so try this recipe! You will love it! It is incredibly easy and you will wonder why you haven't made it before, once you taste it. Day-old, ugly, ripe pears that you would never eat are great for this recipe. Also, and most of all, make your food with love and encourage people as they make their own creations. It's all about the love, and when people finally sit down to partake, the experience and the way you made them feel will never be forgotten.

Provided by Steve Zazulyk

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Fruit Butter Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 ripe pears - peeled, cored, and chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon water, or as needed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pinches ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine pears and water in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pears begin to break down, about 25 minutes. Stir lemon juice and cinnamon into pears. Blend pears with a hand blender or by transferring to a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

CRANBERRY-PEAR SAUCE



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Skip the canned variety and whip up this naturally delicious chunky cranberry sauce instead. Pears and dried cherries give it an extra touch of natural sweetness, allowing you to cut down on added sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag (12 ounces) fresh cranberries, picked over
3 ripe Bartlett pears, (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, quartered, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • In a medium-size, heavy-bottom non-aluminum saucepan, combine cranberries, pears, sugar, dried cherries, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until berries have popped and are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 g

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEAR SAUCE



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 22m

Yield 70 - 75 slices

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Scant 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Scant 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
15 grinds fresh black pepper
2 one-pound pork tenderloins (each 10 inches long and 2 1/2 inches in diameter)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium pear, cored, peeled and cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Place rack on second level from bottom in oven. Heat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Combine salt, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Place tenderloins side by side in a 12-by-8-by-1 1/2-inch roasting pan. Using your fingers, rub the dry seasonings on all surfaces of each tenderloin. Smear all over with the oil.
  • Roast for 10 minutes. Turn over each one; roast another 10 minutes.
  • While pork is roasting, puree pear in a food processor or blender until liquid; it should be 1/2 cup.
  • Remove tenderloin to a serving platter. Pour off fat in pan and place over high heat. Add pear puree, boil and scrape pan with a wooden spoon to remove browned bits.
  • Slice the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with the sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature, accompanied by party rye bread.

PEAR AND CHERRY CRISP WITH ALMOND CUSTARD SAUCE



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Looking for a baked dessert recipe? Then check out this fruits crisp with a nutty custard sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons dried cherries
4 medium pears, peeled, cored and sliced (4 cups)
1 cup frozen pitted tart cherries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 containers (4 oz each) refrigerated vanilla fat-free pudding
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and the butter until crumbly. Stir in dried cherries; set aside.
  • In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix remaining fruit crisp ingredients. Sprinkle oat mixture over filling; press slightly.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and mixture is bubbly. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Serve fruit crisp with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PRUNE, PEAR, AND APPLE CHUTNEY IN A HAZELNUT CREAM SAUCE



Pork Tenderloin with Prune, Pear, and Apple Chutney in a Hazelnut Cream Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 cups red wine
1/2 cup sugar
1 bay leaf
12 ounces diced prunes
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 pear, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 onion, chopped
1/2 celery stalk, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 quart veal stock
3 tablespoons butter, plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons flour
1 ounce hazelnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and white pepper
1 pork tenderloin
1 1/2 cups flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Chutney: Add wine, sugar, and bay leaf to pot and bring to a boil. Add the prunes and coriander and cook until soft. Add apple and pear and cook until soft. Combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Whisk in cornstarch and bring to a boil to thicken and remove bay leaf.
  • Cream Sauce: Saute the onion, celery, carrots, and parsnip until soft, then add tomato paste and saute, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the tomato paste. Add veal stock and reduce by half.
  • In a separate saute pan over low heat, add 3 tablespoons butter and melt. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Cook over low heat until roux is brown, about 15 minutes. Whisk brown roux into the vegetable/stock mixture to thicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to cook out the flour taste. Season with salt and pepper and strain.
  • In another saute pan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and saute hazelnuts for a few minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce and the orange juice and bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add heavy cream, salt and white pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve excess brown sauce for another use.
  • Slice tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place each slice in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound to 1/8-inch thick. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the pork in the flour. In a large saute pan, add some of the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the pork and saute until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve with chutney and cream sauce.

CHICKEN WITH PEAR SAUCE



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This recipe is a great change of pace recipe from the norm. My husband said who would of thought?....Pears and Bacon? I usually serve it over pasta, rice or with boiled potatoes. It is easy and everyone will love it!!!

Provided by SHANNONEALLEN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
5 slices bacon
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups peeled, cored and diced pears
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
¼ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Rub chicken breasts with salt and white pepper. Place chicken breasts in the hot skillet, and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, until the juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Stir in some of the chicken broth, and scrape any bacon bits stuck to the pan. Pour in the rest of the broth, and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Add pears, and boil for 5 more minutes.
  • In a small cup, mix together the cornstarch and water. Pour the mixture into the saucepan along with the green onions. Allow the sauce to boil until thick and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Crumble bacon into the pan. Serve sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

PEAR TARTS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



Pear Tarts with Caramel Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup super fine sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon Amaretto or almond extract
1 cup ground almonds (see note)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 pound puff pastry
2 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 egg yolk
4 sprigs mint
Confectioners sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the almond cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer or with a wooden spoon, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, beat in well, and add the Amaretto. Stir in the ground almonds and flour until evenly mixed. The mixture should be the consistency of a thick paste.
  • To make the caramel sauce: In a small sauce pan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil vigorously for 2 minutes, remove from the heat. Cover and keep warm at the back of the stove.
  • To make the tarts: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry to a 1/8 inch thickness and, using a plate or cardboard circle as a template, use a very sharp knife to cut four 7 inch circles. Spread a circle of almond cream in the center of each, leaving a 1inch border. Fan the sliced pears out from the center of each tart, completely covering the almond cream but still leaving the border. Beat the egg yolk lightly with a fork and brush the border of the pastry with it (try not to let any yolk dribble down onto the cut edges of the pastry, otherwise it will not rise as high). Bake the tarts for about 20 minutes, until the edges are golden and the pastry is baked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes Place a sprig of mint in the center of each tart and sprinkle it with a little confectioners sugar. Serve warm, drizzled with the warm caramel sauce.

APPLE-PEAR SAUCE



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Homemade applesauce is way more delicious than anything out of a jar, and the perk is you can eat it warm-when my family likes it best-and jar any leftovers. Making it from scratch allows you to keep it as chunky as you prefer, or puree it completely. I add pear for juice and sweetness, and just a bit of lemon and cinnamon. The trick is to not overcomplicate it with too many spices and overpower that fresh-picked apple taste. We always double and sometimes triple this batch and make extra to share with friends. Any home with a new baby or someone who is healing will appreciate this nurturing homemade simple treat.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 pounds mix of firm, tart apples, such as Honeycrisp or Crispin, and sweet apples, such as Golden Delicious or Cortland (about 10 to 12 large apples), peeled, cored and chopped
2 1/2 pounds juicy Bartlett pears (about 5 large pears), peeled, cored and chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Toss together the apples, pears, 1/4 cup water, maple syrup and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a large pot with a heavy bottom (a Dutch oven works great for this). Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat, until the fruit are very tender, about 45 minutes or up to 1 hour. Stir in the lemon juice and use a potato masher to smash to your desired consistency. If you like a completely smooth, pureed sauce, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Taste and add additional cinnamon to your liking.
  • Serve warm, or cool completely and store in sterile jars with tight-fitting lids up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

PEAR AND CRANBERRY COBBLER WITH CITRUS-INFUSED CUSTARD SAUCE



Pear and Cranberry Cobbler with Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce image

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pear     Fall     Winter     Christmas Eve     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Filling:
2 pounds firm Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 2/3 cups fresh cranberries (6 ounces)
1 cup sugar
2 (1- by 3-inch) strips orange zest, finely chopped
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
Biscuit topping:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
Accompaniment:
Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce
Special Equipment
2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish (1 1/2 - to 2-inches deep); 2-inch round cookie cutter

Steps:

  • Make filling:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in lower third. Butter baking dish.
  • Stir together pears, cranberries, sugar, orange zest, brandy and allspice in a large bowl. Transfer filling to baking dish and dot with butter.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil and bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue to bake until cranberries burst and pears are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • While filling is cooking, make biscuits:
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then add 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons cream and stir just until a dough forms. Gather dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly floured surface (dough will feel dense and heavy; don't worry.)
  • Gently knead dough 6 times, then pat out into an 8-inch round (about 1/3-inch thick).
  • Cut out as many rounds as possible with lightly floured cutter, transferring to a sheet of wax paper. Gather scraps and pat out once more, then cut out more rounds. (You will have about 16).
  • Carefully but quickly, top hot fruit with biscuits, arranging in 1 layer. Brush biscuits with remaining tablespoon cream and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Continue to bake cobbler until biscuits are puffed and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving and top with Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce.

PORK CHOPS WITH GINGER PEAR SAUCE



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In this quick and healthy recipe pan cooked chops are topped with a lovely combination of pears spiked with fresh ginger. Have not had a chance to try this out but it looks like something I would enjoy. Nutritional information: 237 calories; 5 g fat; 2 g fiber

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, select a thicker cut and trim all visible fat
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons corn oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar (I think you can do this with Splenda by adding it closer to the end of the preparation)
2/3 cup white wine, dry would be best
1 cup reduced-fat chicken broth
1 firm ripe bosc pears or 1 Anjou pear, peeled, cored and cut lengthwise into eighths
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips
6 scallions, trimmed and sliced into 1/2 inch lengths
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Season porkchops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and just cooked through, two to three minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Pour off fat from the pan.
  • Add vinegar and sugar to the pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. Cook over medium-high heat until the syrup turns dark amber, 10 to 20 seconds. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer while stirring.
  • Add broth, pears and ginger to the wine-vinegar sauce bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, turning the pears occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add scallions and cook until the pears are tender, about 2 minutes more.
  • Mix together the water and cornstarch into a slurry and add to the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and return the pork and any accumulated juices to the pan; turn to coat with the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

SPICED HAZELNUT-PEAR CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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Capture the holiday spirit with this warm spiced cake, packed with nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. Wine-infused pears add a richness to the cake and are a pretty finishing touch.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Dessert     Christmas     Pear     Cake     Hazelnut     Chocolate     Spice     Cinnamon     Wine     Bake     Christmas Eve     Winter

Yield Makes one 9" cake

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the pears:
10 ripe but firm Bosc pears (about 3 3/4 pounds)
2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cake:
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened, plus more for pan
1 cup blanched hazelnuts
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
For assembly:
3 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
Special Equipment
A 9" cake pan (preferably springform)

Steps:

  • Poach the pears:
  • Peel pears. Using a 1/2 tsp. measuring spoon or small melon baller, scoop upward from bottom of pears 1 1/2-2" to remove core and seeds; discard. Combine pears, wine, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and 3 cups water in a large, heavy pot. Cut a round of parchment to fit just inside pot and cover pears.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, turning pears occasionally to coat with liquid, until pears are very tender but not falling apart, 20-25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pears to a large bowl and cover with parchment round.
  • Bring poaching liquid to a boil, then cook over medium heat until reduced to the consistency of thick syrup, 12-15 minutes (you should have 1/2 cup). Transfer 5 pears to a medium bowl, reserving remaining pears for cake, and pour syrup over. Cover with parchment and let cool, or chill overnight.
  • Bake the cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cake pan with butter and line bottom with parchment paper.
  • Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Pulse 1/2 cup dry ingredients and 3/4 cup hazelnuts in a food processor until hazelnuts are chopped into a fine flour; reserve remaining hazelnuts. Transfer chopped hazelnuts to bowl with dry ingredients.
  • Wipe out food processor bowl and add 5 poached pears. Pulse until smooth. Transfer 2 cups to a small bowl; discard leftover purée.
  • Beat brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and 3/4 cup butter on medium-high speed in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Scrape down bowl and add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add half of pear purée and beat on low speed. Add half of flour mixture and beat on low to incorporate. Beat in remaining pear purée and flour mixture until combined. Pour into prepared pan; smooth top. Set pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake cake, rotating sheet halfway through, until center is set and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool.
  • Assemble the cake:
  • Turn chilled pears in liquid to coat, then transfer liquid (about 1/2 cup) to a small saucepan. Add chocolate and 3/4 cup cream and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, just until chocolate is melted. Whisk to combine, then transfer to a medium bowl. Chill, stirring occasionally so chocolate doesn't set, until room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cake from pan, trim top with a serrated knife if domed, and invert onto a 12" platter. Remove parchment. Using a toothpick, poke holes all over top of cake. Using a pastry brush, brush top with 1/4 cup chocolate sauce.
  • Meanwhile, coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts. Whip remaining 3/4 cup cream to medium-soft peaks in stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  • Top cake with whipped cream, pears, and hazelnuts. Drizzle chocolate sauce over pears. Serve remaining chocolate sauce alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake and pears can be made 2 days ahead; cover in separate containers and chill.

CHICKEN IN PEAR SAUCE



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Pairing poultry with pears brought applause from my husband and four growing children. Simple enough for everyday meals and ideal for company, this dish is a year-round standout. We enjoy it with boiled potatoes. -Andrea Lunsford, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
5 thick-cut bacon strips, diced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 to 3 medium ripe pears, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup minced chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reaches 170°. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings; set bacon aside. Gradually stir broth into the drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add pears; return to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until pears are tender. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add the chives. Gradually stir into pear sauce; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in bacon. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: For the best flavor, use ripe pears that are slightly soft to the touch. Avoid pears that are too hard or too soft.
  • Peel and core the pears: Before cooking the pears, peel and core them. You can use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin and a paring knife to remove the core.
  • Use a variety of spices: To add flavor to the pear sauce, use a variety of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or orange juice for a bit of tartness.
  • Cook the pears until they are soft: Cook the pears until they are soft and tender. This will take about 15-20 minutes. You can mash the pears with a fork or potato masher to make a smooth sauce.
  • Serve the pear sauce warm or cold: Pear sauce can be served warm or cold. It is delicious on its own, or you can use it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Pear sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it smooth or chunky, sweet or tart, pear sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

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