Mustard 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 practically melt, then pressed through a sieve so every sip is silky smooth. A small splash of apple cider vinegar added at the end brightens the whole thing and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. Because this drink is built entirely from whole fruit, spices, and pantry staples, there's zero concern about hidden condiment ingredients sneaking in — no sauces, no spice blends, nothing processed. The optional thyme sprig is a subtle but lovely touch that gives the drink a faintly herbal edge without competing with the fruit. It comes together in one saucepan and takes less than half an hour, making it an easy go-to whenever you want something cozy and completely homemade.
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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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