Sauces and Dressings
Pear Sauce
MAKES 3 CUPS
Pear Sauce
MAKES 3 CUPS
While applesauce may be the popular snack and condiment, pears offer a nice change. We used pears that were more on the medium-firm side, but any type can be used adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutritional information per serving (based on ½ cup serving):Calories 111 (2% from fat) | carb. 30g | pro. 1g | fat 0g | sat. fat 0g | chol. 0mg | sod. 26mg | calc. 18mg | fiber 6g
Ingredients
- 6 medium-firm pears, peeled, cored and quartered
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick, halved
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
Preparation
- 1. Put all ingredients in the Cuisinart Pressure Cooker.
- 2. Secure the lid and select Low pressure. Put over high heat until pressure cooker reaches full pressure. Reduce temperature to maintain pressure* and set a timer for 8 minutes.
- 3. When time expires, remove from heat and allow pressure to release naturally. When the redsafety valve drops, remove lid, strain the mixture and transfer the cooked pears to a separate mixing bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- 4. After pears have rested, uncover and mash to desired consistency, adding more liquid (warm water works well) if needed. Serve as is, warm or cold, or serve as a condiment with grilled or broiled pork chops.
- * Unit reaches full pressure when red safety valve pops up and steam releases continuously from the pressure release valve. Regulate pressure by reducing temperature to medium/medium-low to maintain full pressure. There should be slight steam and consistent hissing from the pressure release valve.
- Keep a close eye on the pressure cooker when cooking. Some adjustment of temperature may be necessary to maintain pressure.
