This Recipe for Pear Dessert Sauce will elevate all your favourite dessert recipes! From ice cream to pies and everything in between, you’ll want to slather it on absolutely everything. Spoiler Alert: This pear purée is just as delicious eaten as is, directly out of the pot or jar, spoonful after spoonful!
If you’re looking for a simple way to satisfy your sweet tooth or add an extra bit of umph to your dessert recipes, this recipe for Pear Dessert Sauce has certainly got you covered. Think good ol’ classic applesauce but in pear form! It’s so easy to make with few and simple ingredients and will have your house smelling incredible as it cooks up on the stove. It’s the perfect way to use up extra pears and freezes well so you can make a big batch to enjoy in future recipes. Whether you spoon it over a slice of pie or cake, swirl it into your favourite ice cream or use it as a filling for crepes or pastries, I just know you’re going to love the natural sweetness this delicious Pear Sauce brings to anything you put it on!
If you loved finding those cute little cups of applesauce packed in your lunch bag when you were a kid in school, then this recipe for Pear Dessert Sauce will bring you back to those exact days. I’m sure we can all agree that poor ol’ pears never really get anywhere near the same praise as apples do when it comes to being puréed or even used for a variety of desserts. But why?! When they’re just as good, simple to make and accessible as apples, there really ain’t no reason for it! It’s perfect for Fall but so good, we eat it all year round.
This simple Pear Sauce can be eaten hot or cold and will prove to you that pears are a formidable contender when it comes to making all your desserts taste extra delicious. It’s sugar free since pears are already naturally sweet all on their own. While using this Pear Sauce on desserts is simply a no-brainer, you’d be surprised that it can work wonders on savoury dishes, as well. Pork chops or chicken breast, any one?
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THIS PEAR SAUCE RECIPE
If you have a few pears lying around then you’re in luck because I can almost guarantee that you’ve already got the rest of the ingredients to make this simple Pear Dessert Sauce recipe lying around, too. Let’s discuss them in a little bit more detail down below:
- Pears: Well, duh! You can’t make this delicious Pear Sauce without a few pears! They’re the bulk and base of the sauce and provide the perfect natural sweetness. For this recipe, I used D’Anjou pears. Ripe pears work best however any variety will do the trick just fine. Skin on or off totally depends on your preference. But I like to peel mine to ensure as smooth of a puree as possible.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavours of the rest of the ingredients. A little vanilla goes a long way in this recipe.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a bit of acidity to the Pear Sauce. Also acts as a preservative and helps keep this Pear Sauce fresh for longer. Therefore, freshly squeezed lemon juice works best in this recipe.
- Water: Helps soften the pears as they cook and ensures they don’t stick to the bottom of the pot. It may not seem like a lot of water and that’s because it’s not. But all we need is a little something to get the pears going. And then they, too, will release some liquid as they boil down and cook in the pot on the stove.
- Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger: Adds the perfect combination of flavours for this recipe for Pear Dessert Sauce. They’re responsible for the house smelling absolutely amazing as the sauce cooks up on the stove. The ground and dried versions work best in this recipe as opposed to fresh. You don’t have to use all 3 spices if you don’t want to or don’t have them on hand. Using only 1 or 2 will still give you a very flavourful sauce.
HOW TO MAKE PEAR SAUCE (KEY TIPS)
You can find full instructions for how to make this simple Pear Dessert Sauce in the recipe card down below, but here are a few quick tips to keep in mind for this recipe:
- Use ripe pears. Although the pears will soften as they cook in the pot on the stove, this process will be easier and faster if the pears are ripe to begin with. Plus the pears reach their maximum sweetness when they’re ripe making them perfect to make this pear dessert sauce. EXTRA TIP: To check for ripeness, simply use your finger to press around the tops or necks of each pear. If they’re soft with a little give, the pears are ready to use.
- Cut the pears into even sized chunks. Whether you leave the skin on or off is totally up to you! I like to peel them for a smoother sauce. But again, if you prefer to leave them on, you do you, boo! Even sized chunks will get them to cook up and soften in the same amount of time. Go for chunks that are on the smaller side as they will take less time to cook.
- Stir the pears a few times throughout cooking. This not only helps them cook evenly but also ensures they don’t burn or stick to the bottom of the pot. This is a very low maintenance sauce that doesn’t require too much attention but stirring every now and then is key to a delicious tasting pear sauce that doesn’t taste scorched or burnt.
- Use an immersion blender, regular blender or food processor to puree the pears to your desired consistency. You can leave some pear chunks in it, if you’d like. Or you can puree them completely until no chunks remain and the entire sauce is smooth. EXTRA TIP: Make sure the sauce has cooled down before transferring it to a blender or food processor. If using an immersion blender, there is no need to let it cool and you can blend it directly in the pot.
- Let the Pear Sauce cool down before storing. Although you can eat it when it’s hot or cold, wait for it to cool down completely before transferring it to a container to store.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The beauty of this pear sauce is that you can use whatever variety of pears you have on hand or that are available to you. I used D’Anjou pears here but anything from Bartlett, Bosc and Comice pears will do just fine. You can even use a mixture of all different pears if you want or choose to keep it to one variety. Whatever you do, make sure your pears are soft and ripe for maximum flavour and sweetness.
Pears are good with so many things! For this particular recipe for Pear Dessert Sauce, the flavor of the pears is enhanced by simple and basic ingredients you probably already have on hand. Vanilla extract, lemon juice, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon is all you need to make this sauce flavourful, delicious and perfect for all your favourite dessert recipes.
Other than this pear sauce being absolutely delicious and incredibly easy to make, it only uses simple and wholesome ingredients that keep it healthy and nutritious (even though you can call it a dessert all on it’s own!). There is no need to add any sugar as the pears are naturally sweet all of their own. Pear sauce is basically just boiled down pears which are high in Fibre, Vitamin C and K, potassium and antioxidants. Therefore, pear sauce is good for gut, heart and kidney health.
This pear sauce can be enjoyed hot or cold and eaten right out of the pot or jar as is and by the spoonful! It makes a great snack but also a great addition to several dessert recipes. It’s amazing on ice cream, pies, cakes, tarts or can be used as a filling for things like crescent rolls, crepes, pastries and dumplings. Stir it into oatmeal or yogurt or use it to top things like chia pudding or overnight oats.
Would it surprise you if I told you that this pear sauce is also great on savoury dishes? Pair it with pork chops or chicken breasts to add a bit of sweetness to your dinner dishes. Or, spread it onto a piece of toast or bread with some butter for an extra delicious treat any time of day!
RECIPE FOR PEAR DESSERT SAUCE
This Recipe for Pear Dessert Sauce will elevate all your favourite dessert recipes! From ice cream to pies and everything in between, you'll want to slather it on absolutely everything. Spoiler Alert: This pear purée is just as delicious eaten as is, directly out of the pot or jar, spoonful after spoonful!
Ingredients
- 5 Pears
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel the pears (if desired) and cut them into even sized chunks.
- Add them to a large pot along with the remaining ingredients and give them a good stir.
- Allow the water to come to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook (uncovered) until the pears are soft, about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use an immersion blender, regular blender or food processor to puree the pears to your desired consistency* You can leave some pear chunks in it, if you'd like. Or you can puree them completely until no chunks remain and the entire sauce is smooth. If not using right away, allow the pear sauce to cool completely then transfer it to containers or jars where you can store it for up to a week in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Notes
Make sure the sauce has cooled down before transferring it to a blender or food processor. If using an immersion blender, there is no need to let it cool and you can blend it directly in the pot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 14gSugar: 44gProtein: 2g
Nutrition is only an estimate and calculated using Nutritionix.
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