Mustard Free Ginger Pear & Apple Compote
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this fruit compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Pears and apples simmer down into a tender, syrupy mixture that hits every cozy note — bright fruit, warming spice, and a gentle kick from freshly grated ginger. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard variety, and it pairs beautifully with the honey without overpowering the fruit. A finishing stir of butter (totally optional) gives the whole thing a glossy, almost jammy richness that feels far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Because everything here is built from whole fruit, spices, and pantry staples, there's zero need to scan labels or worry about hidden condiment-based additives sneaking in. You can serve it warm over oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream, or let it cool and spoon it straight from the jar — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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