Dairy Free Ginger Fruit Compote

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(21)

Warm, jammy, and perfumed with fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon, this fruit compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over absolutely everything. Blueberries burst and meld with tender pears and peaches while turmeric adds a subtle golden warmth that makes the whole pot feel a little special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — just real fruit and pantry spices doing their thing. A touch of honey and bright lemon zest keep the flavors lively rather than heavy, and torn fresh mint at the end lifts the whole dish beautifully. It comes together in one saucepan and thickens into a glossy, spoonable compote that works just as well chilled from the fridge as it does straight off the stove. Try it over oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt alternatives, or even grilled chicken for something a little unexpected. It keeps for up to five days refrigerated, which means you can make a batch once and enjoy it all week long.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

6 servings

2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
2 cups peeled and diced pears (about 2 medium pears)
1 cup peeled and diced peaches, fresh or frozen
2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
3 tbsp water
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the pears, peaches, water, honey, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit, then bring to a gentle simmer, about 3–4 minutes.
2
Add the blueberries and lemon juice, stir to combine, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender when pierced with a fork and the blueberries have burst and released their juices, about 12–15 minutes. The compote should be thick enough to mound slightly on a spoon.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!