Almond Free Ginger Mint Fruit Compote

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

4.9

(26)

Warm, jammy, and fragrant with fresh ginger and cinnamon, this fruit compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — yogurt, pancakes, oatmeal, or even a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream. Apples and pears form the tender, syrupy base, while blueberries burst into the sauce and fresh mango adds a bright, tropical sweetness that keeps it from feeling too heavy. A touch of pure maple syrup does all the sweetening naturally, so there's no refined sugar and nothing to second-guess on the label. The fresh mint stirred in at the end is a small move that makes a big difference, lifting all those warm spice notes with a cool, herby finish. Because every ingredient here is a whole fruit, a spice, or a pantry staple, it's naturally free of tree nuts without any substitutions or workarounds required. It comes together in a single saucepan with minimal prep, making it just as practical on a busy weeknight as it is impressive enough to serve at brunch.

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Ingredients

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 or frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh mango, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
3 tbsp water
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

1
Combine the apple, pear, maple syrup, water, grated ginger, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir to coat the fruit evenly.
2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples and pears begin to soften and release their juices, about 8–10 minutes.

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