Spiced Apple-Pear Sauce

1. 1

   Combine the apples, pears, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the apples and pears are very soft but still a bit chunky, 15 to 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Taste the mixture and add the remaining tablespoon of sugar if desired.

5. 5

   Remove the sauce from the heat and stir a few times until the sauce is well combined with small chunks.

6. 6

   Cool to room temperature.

7. 7

   Remove the cinnamon sticks and serve.

8. 8

   (For a smoother sauce, remove from heat, remove the cinnamon sticks and then whisk the mixture until smooth before cooling.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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