Paraben 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. Pears and apples are simmered down with fresh ginger, a touch of honey, and Ceylon cinnamon until they're tender and coated in a light, glossy syrup — pure comfort in a bowl. The beauty of making this from scratch is knowing exactly what's in it: no preservatives, no synthetic additives, just real fruit and pantry staples you can trust. Many store-bought fruit sauces and compotes contain parabens or other chemical preservatives used to extend shelf life, so cooking your own is a genuinely smart swap. You can control the texture too — leave it chunky for a rustic topping or press the fruit down for something saucier and more spreadable. A finishing stir of unsalted butter (totally optional) adds a subtle richness that takes it from simple to a little bit special. Spoon it over oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or even a scoop of ice cream and it's hard to go wrong.
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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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