Turkey Free Cinnamon Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with cinnamon and fresh ginger, this fruit compote is the kind of thing that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Apples and pears simmer down into tender, spoonable pieces while blueberries burst and deepen the color into a gorgeous jewel-toned sauce. A drizzle of honey and a squeeze of lemon juice round everything out, and the optional turmeric adds a subtle earthiness if you want to lean into it. This is naturally a meat-free, produce-driven recipe — every single ingredient is fruit, spice, or pantry staple, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. It works beautifully spooned over oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The fact that it keeps well in the fridge means you can make a batch and enjoy it all week long in whatever way sounds good that day.
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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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