Apple and Pear Sauce

Fall is the perfect time to make pots and pots of fresh applesauce. For a teeny bit of variety, try some apple and pear sauce. It's the perfect low-fat snack, as well as a great addition to pancakes, pork chops and chicken breasts.

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 small apples (I used Gala)
• 2 medium Bartlett pears
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg

Preparation:

Peel and core apples and pears; cut into1-inch pieces and place in a large saucepan. Squeeze lemon juice over apple and pear cubes. Add apple juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil on medium heat, then cover and simmer until apples and pears are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool a little. Blend or mash with a potato masher until desired consistency.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

Per 1/2 cup serving: Calories 119, Calories from Fat 6, Total Fat 0.6g (sat 0.1g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 1mg, Carbohydrate 27.9g, Fiber 3.6g, Protein 0.5g

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