Legume Free Ginger Fruit Compote

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(21)

Warm, jewel-toned, and fragrant with fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon, this fruit compote is the kind of thing that makes a simple bowl of yogurt or a stack of pancakes feel genuinely special. Blueberries, pears, and peaches simmer together until the berries burst and the pears turn perfectly tender, creating a thick, spoonable sauce that's as beautiful as it is delicious. A touch of turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and gorgeous golden undertone without overpowering the bright fruit flavors. Fresh lemon juice and zest keep everything lively, while honey brings just enough sweetness to let the fruit shine. Because every ingredient here is whole, fresh, or simply spiced, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no legumes, no fillers, just clean, naturally sweet fruit. It stores well in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch on the weekend and spoon it over oatmeal, ice cream, or even a slice of toast all week long. The optional torn mint at the end is a small touch that makes the whole thing feel a little extra.

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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.

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