MSG Free Cinnamon Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with cinnamon and fresh ginger, this fruit compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Apples and pears simmer down into tender, syrupy bites, while blueberries burst in at the end to add deep color and a slightly tart edge. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the finish brightens everything up beautifully. Packaged fruit sauces and store-bought compotes are notorious for sneaking in flavor enhancers and additives, but every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fruit, honey, spices, and water, full stop. The optional turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue without changing the flavor profile in any dramatic way. This compote is endlessly versatile: spoon it over oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or even a simple roast, and it works every time.
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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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