Sesame Free Ginger Mint Fruit Compote
Warm, jewel-toned, and fragrant with ginger and fresh mint, this fruit compote is the kind of thing that makes a simple breakfast feel like a special occasion. Apples and pears simmer down into a luscious, spoonable base while blueberries burst and mango adds a bright, tropical sweetness that keeps every bite interesting. A touch of maple syrup and cinnamon round out the flavor without overwhelming the fruit, and the fresh mint stirred in at the end lifts the whole dish with a cool, herby finish. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from sesame — no sauces, no oils, no hidden additives to second-guess — so you can cook it with total confidence. It works beautifully spooned over oatmeal, yogurt, or pancakes, but honestly it's just as good eaten straight from the pot while it's still warm. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat whenever you have ripe fruit sitting on the counter.
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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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