Step 1

In a saucepan, add the pears, raisins (optional), apple juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and the butter and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add in the apple cider vinegar, salt, ground black pepper and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened and the pears just begin to fall apart, approximately 5 minutes.

Step 3

Set aside to let cool for 5 minutes, then serve.