Slow Cooker Apple and Pear Sauce

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 2 pounds apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 pounds pears, peeled and coarsely chopped
• ¾ cup pure maple syrup
• ¾ cup water
• 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• 1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise and seeds scraped or 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker, stirring just to combine. Cover and cook on LOW until apples and pears are tender, about 4 hours.
Remove and discard vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.
Pulse mixture in a food processor or blender, or mash in a bowl with a potato masher, to desired consistency.