Seed Oil Free Ginger Mint Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with ginger and fresh mint, this fruit compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or just eaten straight from the pot. It comes together entirely on the stovetop with nothing but whole fruit, maple syrup, and a handful of spices, which means there's zero need for the refined vegetable or seed oils that sneak into so many store-bought fruit sauces and preserves. Apples and pears form the tender, syrupy base, while blueberries burst to deepen the color and mango adds a bright, tropical sweetness that keeps it from feeling heavy. The grated fresh ginger gives it a gentle warmth that builds beautifully as the compote simmers and thickens. Finishing with sliced mint off the heat is a small move that makes a big difference — it stays vibrant and lifts the whole dish. This is the kind of recipe that proves clean, simple cooking doesn't have to sacrifice any flavor.
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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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