Pear and Apple Sauces

Great for Hanukkah or any other occasion, these no sugar added sauces are sure to delight your palate and add some some sass to your dish.

Apple Sauce:

• 6 apples (peeled, cored and cut into large chunks.  I always use a variety of apples.)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water

To make sauce:

1. Wash, core and cut apples into chunks – about 8 chunks per apple.  I always leave the skin on for the extra nutrients.
2. Combine apple chunks, water and cinnamon in a pan and heat until it boils.
3.  Simmer for 25-30 minutes over low heat.
4. Stir and mash if desired.
5. Add cinnamon
6. Serve hot or cold.  Store in Tupperware. It will keep in a  refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to a year.

Pear Sauce:

Pears bring a unique sweetness to the traditional fruit sauce, and follow the same basic recipe with a few minor changes.

Changes:

1. Chop pears into small chunks as they take longer to break down than the apples do.
2. Simmer for 40 minutes after bringing to a boil.
3. Mash until desired consistency is reached.
4. If you would like to add another flavor component, I’ve found ginger goes wonderfully.