Oats Free Spiced Carob Fruit Compote
Warm, jewel-toned, and fragrant with spice, this fruit compote is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — yogurt, pancakes, ice cream, or just eaten straight from the pot. Blueberries and cherries break down into a glossy, deeply colored sauce while tender pear pieces hold their shape just enough to give each bite some body. Carob powder brings a rich, chocolatey depth without any bitterness, and the combination of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Because every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free and oat-free, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in through a flavoring or thickener. Honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice balance the sweetness and keep the flavors bright rather than heavy. The technique is simple — just whisk, simmer, and stir — and the result is a glossy, spoonable compote that feels far more special than the effort involved.
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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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