Cashew Free Ginger Pear & Apple Compote
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this fruit compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Chunks of ripe pear and apple simmer down with fresh ginger, honey, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon until they're tender and coated in a light, glossy syrup. The fresh ginger gives it a gentle heat that keeps the sweetness from feeling cloying — it's a really lovely balance. An optional knob of butter stirred in at the end adds a subtle richness and a beautiful sheen that takes it from rustic to refined. You can keep it chunky or press some of the fruit against the pan for a saucier, spoonable texture — totally your call. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Spoon it over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or roasted pork, and it's just as good cold from the fridge the next morning as it is warm off the stove.
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4 servings
- 3 medium pears (about 1 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 2 medium apples (about 1 lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pear chunks, apple chunks, grated ginger, honey, water, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit evenly.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender and beginning to break down at the edges, about 15–18 minutes. The liquid should reduce to a light syrup that coats the fruit.
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