High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink

Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this simmered fruit drink is the kind of thing you want wrapped around your hands 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 fine-mesh sieve to yield a silky, naturally sweet liquid that's almost like a drinkable dessert. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling one-note. The only sweetener here is pure maple syrup, which means you're completely clear of the corn syrup that sneaks into so many packaged cider mixes, flavored drinks, and store-bought compotes. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, so there's no label-squinting required. An optional sprig of fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note that makes the whole thing feel a little more grown-up and special. It's a genuinely satisfying hot drink that comes together with pantry staples and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a cozy café.

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