Mustard Free Ginger Mint Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with ginger and cinnamon, this fruit compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or 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 every bite interesting. A touch of pure maple syrup does all the sweetening, so there's nothing processed or hidden lurking in the ingredient list. Fresh mint stirred in at the very end lifts the whole dish with a cool, herby finish that balances the warmth of the spices beautifully. For anyone navigating a mustard allergy or sensitivity, fruit-based recipes can still catch you off guard when store-bought versions sneak in unexpected preservatives or blended spice mixes — this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with zero ambiguity. It comes together in a single saucepan and works just as well served warm straight from the stove as it does at room temperature the next day.
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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 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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