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Perfect for the Picnic

Pear Applesauce

Need something quick and easy for this weekend?  This twist on applesauce never fails to go over well will children and adults alike.  The addition of pears results in a somewhat different final product.  And because you are driving the final consistency is just what you want it to be.  

Ingredients

  • 4 apples, McIntosh preferred
  • 6 pears, Anjou preferred
  • 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Procedure

  1. When choosing your apples, avoid tart backing apples like Granny Smith. Because you are using no sugar, they have to be sweet.
  2. Wash the fruit well.  Peel and quarter, removing the cores.
  3. Throw the chunks into a pot, filled about one-fourth the way with water. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until fruit is soft.
  5. If you prefer a fine texture, run the fruit through a food mill or sieve.  If you like it chunky, just use a whisk or potato masher to break up the fruit.
  6. Add cinnamon to taste (more than a tablespoon is very fine), and a teaspoon of vanilla for an extra kick.
  7. Eat on the spot, or enjoy for later by storing in sterile mason jars.
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