Pear Sauce

From Everyday Food
Makes 2 cups

*4 firm, ripe Bosc pears, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
*1 tsp grated lemon zest
*juice of one lemon
*1/8 tsp salt
*1-2 tbsp honey

In a medium sauce with a lid, combine pears, 1/4 cup water, lemon zest, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until pears are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and mash coarsely with the back of a spoon. Cook pears to preferred chunkiness, or process until smooth in food processor.