Nutmeg Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
Warm, fruity, and deeply comforting, this simmered drink is the kind of thing you want to wrap both hands around on a chilly 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 to it. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling one-note. So many warming spice blends and pre-made cider mixes sneak in nutmeg as a background note, which makes this kind of cozy drink tricky to find ready-made — here, every ingredient is right in front of you, and the spice shelf stays simple. The optional thyme sprig is a subtle, herby touch that makes the whole thing feel a little more special without complicating anything. It comes together in one saucepan and takes almost no effort, making it just as good for a quiet weeknight as it is for having people over.
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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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