Black Pepper Free Cinnamon Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with cinnamon and ginger, this fruit compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Apples and pears simmer down into something tender and luscious, while blueberries burst in at the end to add deep color and a gentle tartness that balances the honey beautifully. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the finish brightens the whole pot and keeps the flavors from feeling heavy or overly sweet. For anyone navigating a black pepper sensitivity or intolerance, packaged fruit sauces and spiced condiments can be a minefield — pepper hides in all kinds of blended spice mixes and store-bought preserves. This recipe keeps things clean and intentional, leaning on Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and optional turmeric for warmth and complexity without any of the usual culprits. You stay in full control of every ingredient from start to finish. It comes together in one saucepan with minimal fuss, and the result tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll be reaching for it all week long.
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6 servings
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple pieces, pear pieces, honey, water, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples and pears are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 10–12 minutes.
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