Pear Applesauce With Almond Liqueur
POSTED: 3:45 pm EDT September 26,
2003
UPDATED: 3:18 pm EDT October 1,
2008
Makes 2 cups - 4 servings
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
2 Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon lightly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Amaretto (see Tip)
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, and the award-winning author of 12 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette’s most recently published cookbooks are “A Beautiful Bowl of Soup” and “The Spirited Vegetarian,” which was voted “Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine” at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration. . To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.
This is applesauce for adults. Amaretto not only imparts a luscious almond flavor but also an enticing aroma. Serve this as part of brunch or for a fall dessert.
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
2 Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon lightly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Amaretto (see Tip)
Combine the apples, pears, and water in a medium saucepan; cover and cook over low heat until very tender, about 20 minutes.
Use a spoon to mash the fruit to the desired consistency, chunky or smooth. Add the sugar and Amaretto; stir until the sugar is melted.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Advance preparation
This applesauce will keep for up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, and the award-winning author of 12 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette’s most recently published cookbooks are “A Beautiful Bowl of Soup” and “The Spirited Vegetarian,” which was voted “Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine” at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration. . To buy Paulette Mitchell's cookbooks, click here.
