Pear Applesauce

 

3

ripe Anjou pears, peeled, diced

2

sweet cooking apples, peeled, diced

3

tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 medium)

1

tablespoon honey

1/2

cup water

• 1 In 3-quart saucepan, mix pears, apples, lemon juice and honey until well combined. Stir in water.
• 2 Cover; heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
• 3 Uncover; mash pears and apples with potato masher; stir well. Continue cooking, uncovered, about 10 minutes longer or until most of water has evaporated. Cool slightly before serving. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.