Making apple or pear or apple and pear sauce when the fruits are in season is a delicious way to use these autumnal fruits. And the sauce is delicious as a condiment for roast meats, baking into muffins or snack breads, or even just as a
snack.
Because of the high pesticide load both apples and pears often appear on the Dirty Dozen list so it’s best to buy them organic.
Tip: This recipe is delicious, and, if you don’t peel the apples or the pears, has some fiber for a little extra gut health boost. The Instant Pot softens the peels so they blend well and the sauce will still be smooth.
Cinnamon Apple and Pear Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 large organic apples, cored and chopped
- 2 large organic pears, cored and chopped
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine apples, pears, water, ground cinnamon, and fresh lemon juice in the Instant Pot, stirring them to combine
- Add the lid, lock into place, and make sure the vent is set to “Sealing”
- Use the “Manual” setting and add 4 minutes
- After cook time is complete, allow a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure
- Use an immersion blender and blend until desired consistency is reached (from chunky to smooth). If you don’t have an immersion blender you can use a food processor or blender, just be careful transferring the mixture as it is very hot.
- Options:Serve immediately, YUM!Transfer to airtight glass containers and store in fridge until ready to serve (upto one week)Transfer to airtight glass containers and store in the freezer until ready to thawand serve (up to six months)Process into canning jars to use when desired (store up to 18 months)Enjoy!