Vegetarian Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
Picture a steaming mug of something that tastes like autumn in liquid form — sweet, spiced, and deeply comforting. Ripe apples and pears are simmered down with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they practically dissolve, then pressed through a fine-mesh sieve to produce a silky, naturally sweet drinking liquid. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the flavor from feeling one-note. An optional sprig of fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more grown-up and special. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden animal products to worry about. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a cozy morning ritual, an after-dinner sipper, or a soothing remedy on a cold afternoon.
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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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