Gluten Free Ginger Basil Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy fruit with a bright herbal finish — this compote is the kind of thing that makes a simple bowl of yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream feel genuinely special. Apples and pears simmer down until tender but still hold their shape, while fresh blueberries burst in at the end to add deep color and a little tartness. A hit of grated ginger and a splash of apple cider vinegar keep everything lively, so it never tips into cloying sweetness. The real surprise is the torn basil stirred in off the heat — it wilts just enough to perfume the whole pot without turning bitter. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required; it's just good, clean cooking. Serve it warm over oatmeal in the morning, spoon it alongside roasted pork at dinner, or eat it cold straight from the fridge — it genuinely works in all three scenarios.
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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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