Brazil Nut Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
Imagine wrapping your hands around a warm mug of something that tastes like autumn in liquid form — that's exactly what this cozy compote drink delivers. Fuji or Honeycrisp apples and ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears are simmered down with Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they're completely soft and fragrant. The mixture is then pressed through a fine-mesh sieve, so what ends up in your mug is a silky, naturally sweet elixir with just enough body to feel satisfying. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling one-dimensional. An optional sprig of fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note that makes the whole thing feel a little more sophisticated than your average hot drink. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns — no label-checking required, just pure fruit and pantry staples. It's the kind of warming drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long.
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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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