Canned Pear Sauce

Pear sauce is an excellent addition to any frugal pantry. It can be served plain, like applesauce; used as a topping for bread and other foods; or used as an oil substitute in many baked good recipes. Heat up the stove, and give this recipe a try while pears are in season.

Ingredients

• Pears (40 medium-sized or 50 small), peeled, chopped and cored
  
  
• Two teaspoons lemon juice
  
  
• 1 cup water
  
  
• Sugar to taste (optional)
  
  
• Cinnamon to taste (optional)
  
  

Simple Steps on the Stovetop

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[*]Place the pears and water in a large pot, and bring to a boil.

[*]Reduce the heat; cover; and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the pears are soft, stirring often.

[*]Add the lemon juice and any sugar or cinnamon that you wish to include.

[*]Bring the pot back to a boil. Then, reduce the heat; and simmer uncovered, until the pears are cooked down to your desired consistency. If you want perfectly smooth sauce, blend the pot with an immersion blender, or transfer the sauce to a regular blender to finish.

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Yield: 4 to 6 pints or 2 to 3 quarts; quantity will vary depending on the size of the pears and the length of the cook time.