Coconut Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this hot drink is everything you want when the weather turns cool and you need something soothing in your hands. Ripe apples and pears are simmered down with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they practically melt, then pressed through a sieve to create a silky, naturally sweet elixir. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the whole thing and keeps it from tasting one-note. So many cozy seasonal drinks rely on coconut milk or coconut cream as a base, which can make them off-limits if you're avoiding that ingredient — this one skips all of that entirely and still delivers serious warmth and body. The optional thyme sprig is a small but clever touch that adds a subtle herbal note without competing with the fruit. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to find, with nothing hidden in the lineup that could cause concern. Ladle it into your favorite mug and it's the kind of drink that makes staying in feel like a very good decision.
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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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