Paleo Cinnamon Fruit Compote
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this fruit compote is the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell like a cozy autumn morning. Chunks of apple and pear simmer down with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger until they're perfectly tender, then blueberries are stirred in to add a burst of color and jammy depth. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavors lively rather than heavy. The optional turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the fruit. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so this compote fits cleanly into a grain-free, refined-sugar-free way of eating without any workarounds or substitutions. Spoon it over roasted sweet potatoes, stir it into coconut yogurt, or enjoy it straight from the pot — it's genuinely versatile. This is the kind of simple, nourishing recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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