Spiced Apple-Pear Sauce

Directions

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.)