MSG Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this hot fruit drink is the kind of thing you want to wrap both hands around on a cold afternoon. Ripe apples and pears are simmered down with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they practically dissolve into a silky, spiced liquid. Straining the cooked fruit through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a smooth, almost velvety drink that feels indulgent without any additives or flavor enhancers — just pure fruit and pantry staples. A finishing splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole thing and keeps the sweetness from feeling flat. For anyone navigating hidden glutamates in packaged drinks, flavored teas, or spice blends, this recipe is a clean and satisfying alternative you can make entirely from scratch. The optional thyme sprig adds a subtle herbal note that makes it feel a little more grown-up and special. It comes together in under half an hour and is genuinely one of the coziest things you can ladle into a mug.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!