Alpha Gal Friendly Spiced Carob Fruit Compote
Blueberries, cherries, and tender pear come together in a deeply spiced, glossy compote that feels like something you'd find at a fancy brunch — except you made it on your stovetop in under half an hour. Carob powder gives the sauce a rich, chocolatey depth without any cocoa, which matters here since mammalian-derived ingredients and certain additives hiding in processed chocolate products can be a real concern for people managing alpha-gal syndrome. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no second-guessing labels or worrying about hidden animal byproducts. The warm spice blend — Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric — makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while the fruit slowly softens into a thick, spoonable sauce. A splash of lemon juice keeps things bright and balances the natural sweetness from the honey and fruit. Serve it warm over oatmeal, spooned alongside a stack of pancakes, or simply at room temperature as a light dessert — it's versatile enough to earn a permanent spot in your rotation.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries, halved
- 1 cup peeled and diced pear (about 1 medium pear), cut into ½-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp carob powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ cup water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the carob powder, ground Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, ground turmeric, and salt with the water until smooth and no dry clumps remain.
- 2
Add the blueberries, cherries, diced pear, honey, and lemon juice to the saucepan and stir to coat the fruit in the carob mixture.
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