Walnut Free Hot Apple-Pear Compote Drink
This warm, fruit-forward 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're completely soft, then pressed through a sieve to produce a silky, naturally sweet liquid that drinks like a cozy hug. A small splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. The optional thyme sprig adds a subtle herbal note that makes the whole thing feel a little more sophisticated than your average hot cider. Every single ingredient here is straightforward fruit, spice, and pantry staples — no hidden nut-based additives or cross-contamination concerns to stress over. It's a genuinely elegant drink that comes together in one saucepan with almost no fuss, making it perfect for a quiet evening at home or for serving guests who need something warming and safe.
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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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