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Apple Pear Sauce

Store-bought applesauce is convenient, but it often contains added sugar. This super-simple makeover is sweetened naturally with fruit and has six times more fiber because it includes the peels.

RECIPE

Apple Pear Sauce
Makes 4 Servings

3 large apples (about 1½ pounds), unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pear, unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup 100% apple juice
Juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Place the apples, pear, apple juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a medium pot and stir to combine. Place over medium-high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook at a low boil, covered, until the apples are very tender, about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally. Let cool about 20 minutes.

2. Place the cooked fruit in a blender and blend until smooth and the peels are incorporated. (If you don’t have a blender and plan to mash the fruit with a fork or potato masher, you may want to slice off the peels first before cooking for a nice, smooth texture.)

TIP: Don’t have a ripe pear on hand? Not to worry! Add an extra apple instead or 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries.

Nutrition Information per Serving (1/2 cup): 140 calories, 0g fat, 5mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 1g protein, 20% vitamin C


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