Sesame Free Ginger Basil Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant, this fruit compote is the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell incredible from the very first simmer. Chunks of apple and pear soften slowly in a honey-and-apple-cider-vinegar base, while fresh ginger adds a bright, spicy kick that keeps things interesting. Blueberries join the pot toward the end, bursting and deepening the color into a gorgeous jewel-toned sauce. The finishing touch — torn fresh basil stirred in off the heat — is unexpected but completely inspired, lending a floral, herby note that elevates the whole thing. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from sesame, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved whatsoever. Spoon it over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream — it works beautifully in any direction. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for 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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