Black Pepper Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
Warm, fruity, and deeply comforting, this simmered apple-pear drink is the kind of thing you want to wrap both hands around on a cold afternoon. Ripe pears and crisp apples are cooked down with cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they're completely soft, then pressed through a sieve to produce a silky, naturally sweet liquid that drinks like a hug. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling one-dimensional. For anyone avoiding black pepper — which sneaks into a surprising number of spice blends and warming drinks — this recipe keeps things clean and intentional, relying only on Ceylon cinnamon and ginger for its gentle heat. The optional thyme sprig adds a subtle herbal note that makes it feel a little more grown-up without complicating the ingredient list. It comes together in under half an hour and requires nothing fancier than a saucepan and a fine-mesh sieve. Cozy, elegant, and completely free of any spice surprises.
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2 servings
- 2 medium apples (such as fuji or honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 2 medium ripe pears (such as bartlett or bosc), peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped apples, chopped pears, water, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Add the thyme sprig, if using. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 2
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is completely soft and beginning to fall apart, about 15–18 minutes.
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