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slow cooker pear applesauce

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Recipe by
Sue Stone
@Bayhill
Corning, CA

The slow cooker makes quick and easy work of this family favorite.

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 3 Hr 30 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooker pear applesauce

  • 2 lb
    pears
  • 1-1/2 lb
    apples
  • 1/3 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    apple pie spice
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 c
    water

How To Make slow cooker pear applesauce

  • 1
    Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 2
    Peel, core, and slice the pears and apples. Add to prepared slow cooker.
  • 3
    Add brown sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice, lemon juice, vanilla, and water to the slow cooker; stir gently to mix.
  • 4
    Cover and simmer on "high" setting for 3-1/2 hours.
  • 5
    When cooking time is complete, mash fruit to desired consistency. For chunkier sauce, use a potato masher. For a smoother consistency, blend with an immersion blender. Store in refrigerator.
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