This Pear Applesauce recipe will be on repeat all fall long. It's made with fresh apples and pears, is free of refined sugar, perfectly spiced, and freezer-friendly for whenever a craving hits.
0 To a large pot, combine the apples, pears, water, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.
1 Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes. The apples and pears will be fork tender and soft enough that they slide off the fork when pricked.
2 Remove mixture from the heat and allow to cool completely.
3 Once cooled, remove the cinnamon stick and mash with a potato masher (for chunky applesauce) or immersion blender (for smooth applesauce).
4 Ladle the Pear Applesauce into jars leaving one inch of headspace. Add new lid, ring, and tightly seal jar.
