Paraben Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from whole fruit and pantry staples, this cozy drink is the kind of thing you'll want to curl up with on a cold afternoon. Apples and pears are simmered together with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they're completely soft, then pressed through a fine-mesh sieve to produce a silky, naturally sweet liquid that drinks like a hug. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavor from tipping into cloying territory. For anyone navigating paraben sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely clean option — every single ingredient is a recognizable whole food or spice, with no preservatives, synthetic additives, or processed flavorings anywhere in sight. The optional thyme sprig adds a subtle herbal note that makes the whole thing feel a little more sophisticated without any extra effort. It's the kind of drink that's just as satisfying to make as it is to sip.
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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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