Homestylepearsauce Recipes

HOME-STYLE PEAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine pears, water and lemon juice in a heavy bottomed 8-quart pan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring often.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until soft, stirring often (about 30 minutes).
• Add sugar and cinnamon, bring to a boil.
• If too chunky put it thru a food mill.
• Fill prepared hot jars with hot sauce, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
• Gently run a narrow nonmetallic spatula between sauce and jars to release air bubbles.
• Wipe rims clean; top with hot lids, then firmly screw on bands.
• Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes for pints, 20 minutes for quarts.
• You may want to change the amount of sugar depending on your taste.

THE BEST HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the apples, sugar, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the apples are very soft, 18 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon. Let cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer the apple mixture to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, puree in the pan with an immersion blender.
• Transfer the applesauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

ROASTED PEAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Split the pears in half and cut out the core. Brush the flesh with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place face down on a hot grill. Wrap the garlic and shallots in an aluminum foil pouch, pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil along with a little bit of water to create steam and seal. Place the packets on the hot grill and roast until soft, about 15 minutes. In a saucepan, combine remaining oil, chicken broth, rosemary and vinegar. Add the grilled pears, roasted garlic and shallots to the saucepan. Cook until the mixture reduces by half. Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. Serve with Leg of Lamb.

PEAR SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan with a lid, combine pears, 1/4 cup water, lemon zest, and 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover, and cook until pears are soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Uncover, and coarsely mash with the back of a spoon. Continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a food processor, and blend until smooth; add lemon juice and honey to taste. Serve warm, or let cool, then cover and refrigerate up to 1 week. Use as you would applesauce.

SAUCY SPICED PEARS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, combine the first nine ingredients and, if desired, cayenne. Cook over medium-high heat until butter is melted, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add pears; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until sauce is slightly thickened and pears are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. If desired, top with mint.

SUPER SIMPLE PEAR APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Cut pears and apple into quarters. Remove and discard seeds, stems, labels, and any other undesirable bits. Transfer flesh and skin of fruit into a high-powered blender (such as NutriBullet®).
• Blend until pear applesauce is liquefied. Pour into a bowl. Refrigerate before serving, if desired.

HOMESTYLE PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Set a large pot of salted water on to boil, and prepare the desired amount of pasta.
• Meanwhile, peel and chop the onion and garlic.
• Peel and grate the carrot; grate the zucchini.
• Prepare the mushrooms and pepper if using.
• Put the meat in a very large skillet, with the oil if the meat is very lean, and fry, breaking it up into small bits, until browned.
• When it is half done, add the onion, and continue cooking until there is not any red left in the meat and the onion is translucent.
• Stir the garlic into the meat for a minute, then add the grated carrot and zucchini, and the pepper and mushrooms if using. Mix well.
• Continue cooking, stirring frequently for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft. Season with the salt, basil and oregano.
• Mix in the crushed tomatoes and the tomato paste.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until well amalgamated.
• Mix in the Tabasco sauce, and serve over hot pasta.

VANILLA PEAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Use a large 6 qt pot.
• Cut pears in half, core, peel and cut pears into large chunks.
• The pear chunks should fill the pot to 5 quart level at least.
• Add water and sugar, (Add 1/2 cup or more sugar if you prefer sweeter flavor).
• Bring to boiling point then reduce to low boil.
• Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, nutmeg and ground cloves.
• Give it the old taste test, adjust sugar and spice if needed.
• Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until pears are very soft and easily mashed to your desirable consistency using a potato masher.
• Do not drain off liquid after cooking unless it is a way to watery, keep it juicy now.
• Quickly fill sterilized hot (180 degrees) jars to 1/8 inch of rim.
• Wipe clean jar rims and threads.
• Cover with hot lids (180 degrees) and bands tightened finger tight only.
• Process in boiling water 12 minutes.
• Note: Make sure the water covers the jars 1 to 2 inches.
• Suggestion: While preparing the pears to prevent them from darkening during preparation drop them into a large pot of water with 2 tbs salt, 2 tbs vinegar added to each gallon of water used.
• Enjoy!

APPLE-PEAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Toss together the apples, pears, 1/4 cup water, maple syrup and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a large pot with a heavy bottom (a Dutch oven works great for this). Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat, until the fruit are very tender, about 45 minutes or up to 1 hour. Stir in the lemon juice and use a potato masher to smash to your desired consistency. If you like a completely smooth, pureed sauce, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Taste and add additional cinnamon to your liking.
• Serve warm, or cool completely and store in sterile jars with tight-fitting lids up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

HOMESTYLE PEA SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse split peas and check for small stones. Drain and set aside.
• In large stock pot (4-6 qt) cover pork neck bones with water. Bring to a boil. Drain water.
• Add 6-8 cups fresh water and bring to boil again. Reduce heat to a slow simmer. Remove neck bones and set aside to cool. While water is boiling, prepare garlic, onion and carrots. Add to pork broth. Add rinsed peas. Simmer covered for 30-40 minutes. When neck bones are cool, remove meat and cut into bite size pieces. Discard bones. Add meat to broth and vegetable mixture. Add pepper to taste.