Delightfully Sweet Pear Apple Sauce with Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized ripe pears (about 400g), peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 medium-sized apples (about 300g), peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water or apple juice
• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup (120ml) of unsweetened apple cider or juice (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)