Walnut Free Cinnamon Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with Ceylon 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 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 everything up and keeps the flavors tasting alive rather than heavy or overly sweet. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, jarred and packaged fruit preparations can be a minefield — granola toppings, spiced blends, and even flavored syrups sometimes share lines with walnuts or other nuts. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building incredible depth from spices and fresh fruit alone, with zero need for any nut-based additions. It works spooned over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream, making it one of those versatile staples worth keeping in the fridge all week.
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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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