I needed to prepare foods for my teenage daughter recovering from stomach and digestive issues. I was looking in my pantry and making a shopping list. Applesauce was on my but I had all the simple ingredients to make it. So I came across your recipe with pictures and decided to give it a quick go before heading off to the market. I chilled it before serving and it was just what Dr Mom needed. I put this in my digital recipe book and emailed a copy to my daughters.
Thank you for cooking and sharing with love👩🏽‍🍳❤️!

You can technically skip it. But the little amount really makes the flavors pop!

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I’m so glad you liked it! You may just need to adjust the cook time and water amount slightly depending on how firm the pears are, but it should be easy to play by ear. Just simmer until they’re tender enough to mash and add water if it gets too dried out in the process. :)

Thank you! I just made it tonight and it’s great! If I wanted to swap out apples for another fruit (like pears) would you make any adjustments?

Homemade applesauce stores very well in the refrigerator and the freezer. Just store any leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw the applesauce, let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.