Citric Acid Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this simmered fruit drink is the kind of thing you want to wrap both hands around on a cold afternoon. Ripe apples and pears are cooked down with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they're completely soft, then pressed through a sieve so you get a silky, naturally sweet liquid with real body and depth. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything without tipping into tartness — and because it's the only acidic element here, it's easy to control and adjust to your comfort level. For anyone navigating citric acid sensitivities, finding a cozy hot drink that doesn't rely on citrus juice or citric acid additives can feel nearly impossible, but this one sidesteps all of that entirely through whole fruit and pantry staples. The optional thyme sprig adds a subtle herbal note that makes the whole thing feel a little more grown-up and special. It comes together in one saucepan with minimal fuss, and the result tastes far more luxurious than the ingredient list suggests.
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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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