Gluten Free Blueberry-Lemon Pear Snack Stacks
Fresh fruit and warm spice come together in a snack that feels almost too pretty to eat. Ripe pear slices are layered with a quick blueberry compote built from real ingredients — honey, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, ground ginger, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon — so every bite delivers bright, jammy flavor with a gentle warmth underneath. The whole thing is naturally free of wheat, grains, and gluten-containing additives, because there simply aren't any in the ingredient list to begin with. That makes it a genuinely stress-free option when you need something satisfying that won't require label-reading or substitutions. A drizzle of extra honey and torn fresh mint finish the stacks off beautifully, though they're honestly delicious without either. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well as an afternoon snack as it does on a brunch spread when you want something that looks like you tried harder than you did.
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4 servings
For the blueberry compote
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about ½ lemon)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ceylon cinnamon
For the stacks
- 2 large ripe but firm pears (such as bartlett or bosc), cored and sliced ¼-inch thick
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, 1 tbsp honey, lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ground ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens to a loose jam consistency, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes until slightly thickened but still spoonable.
- 2
While the compote cools, arrange the pear slices on a cutting board or plate and toss gently with 1 tsp lemon juice to prevent browning.
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