Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cinnamon Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with cinnamon and ginger, this fruit compote is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Apples and pears simmer down into something tender and luscious, while blueberries burst in at the end to add deep color and a slightly tart edge. A drizzle of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of preservatives and curing agents — no processed meats, no packaged shortcuts, just whole fruit and pantry spices doing all the heavy lifting. That matters more than it might seem, since nitrates and nitrites sneak into a surprising number of store-bought sauces, jams, and flavored syrups. Optional ground turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue if you want to take it one step further. Spoon it over yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes, or just eat it straight from the pot — no judgment here.
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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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