Vegan Ginger Pear & Apple Compote
Total time30 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
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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
Chef's tipUse the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey. - ¼ cup water
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)
Can be omittedunsalted butter
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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