Ina Garten Roasted Pear and Apple Sauce Recipe
The Ina Garten Roasted Pear and Apple Sauce Recipe is warm, sweet and perfect for cozy meals. This sauce has a deep flavor because the fruits are roasted first.
Ingredients
- Pears 3 medium, peeled and chopped
- Apples 3 medium, peeled and chopped
- Brown sugar ¼ cup
- Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon
- Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- Butter 2 tablespoons
- Water ¼ cup
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). This helps the fruit roast evenly and caramelize nicely.
Prepare the fruit
- Peel and chop pears and apples. Keep pieces similar in size for even roasting.
Toss with sugar and spices
- In a bowl, toss fruit with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until evenly coated.
Arrange on baking sheet
- Spread fruit in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet. This helps roasting evenly.
Roast the fruit
- Roast for 30 minutes until soft and golden. Stir halfway for even caramelization.
Add butter and lemon
- Remove from oven and add butter and lemon juice. Stir well to melt butter.
Blend the roasted fruit
- Transfer fruit to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add water if needed
- If sauce is too thick, add water slowly. Blend again until you reach the right texture.
Taste and adjust
- Taste the sauce. Add more cinnamon or sugar if you want it sweeter.
Cool slightly
- Let the sauce cool for ten minutes. It will thicken more as it cools.
Serve warm
- Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature. It tastes best when fresh.
Store leftovers
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in a covered container for later use.
Notes
- Use ripe pears and apples for natural sweetness.
- Roast fruit in a single layer for even caramelization.
- Blend until smooth for a silky texture.
- Add lemon juice to balance sweetness.
- Use warm sauce for best flavor.