Dairy Free Ginger Basil Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy fruit with a bright herbal finish — this compote is the kind of thing that makes a simple breakfast or dessert feel genuinely special. Apples and pears simmer down until just tender, blueberries burst and deepen the color, and a hit of fresh ginger keeps every spoonful lively and a little unexpected. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt do the quiet work of balancing the honey's sweetness so nothing tastes cloying. The real magic happens off the heat, when torn basil leaves wilt into the warm fruit and release a fragrance that's floral, peppery, and completely irresistible. Because the whole thing is built from fresh fruit, honey, and pantry staples, there's no butter, cream, or hidden dairy to worry about — it's naturally free of all of that without any substitutions required. Spoon it over oatmeal, stir it into coconut yogurt, or serve it alongside a dairy-free dessert and watch it disappear. It keeps beautifully in the fridge for a few days, which means you can make a batch and enjoy it all week long.
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4 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 blueberries
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple pieces, pear pieces, grated ginger, honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit evenly.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples and pears are tender when pierced with a fork but still hold their shape, about 12–15 minutes.
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