Chilled cooked pear sauce

• ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 30 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4 medium pears
• 2 cups filtered water (1 cup initial + enough to cover)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• Fresh nutmeg (to taste, optional)

Directions

1. Peel and thinly slice 4 pears.
2. In a glass bowl, mix 1 cup water with 2 tbsp lemon juice.
3. Add pear slices to lemon water, toss to coat, then cover with more water to submerge.
4. Cover bowl and soak in refrigerator for 10-12 hours.
5. Transfer pears and soaking water to a non-metallic pot.
6. Add lemon zest and fresh nutmeg.
7. Bring to a boil on medium heat, then add 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste).
8. Cook for 30 minutes until pears soften.
9. Mash with a potato masher or blend for smoother texture.
10. Cool uncovered to thicken, then chill before serving.