Pecan Free Spiced Carob Fruit Compote

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

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This warm, jewel-toned compote brings together blueberries, cherries, and tender pear in a glossy, deeply spiced sauce that feels like something you'd find at a fancy brunch — but it comes together in a single saucepan with minimal effort. Carob powder gives the base a rich, chocolatey depth without any bitterness, and it pairs beautifully with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of turmeric for a warmth that builds with every bite. Honey and fresh lemon juice round everything out, keeping the flavor bright and balanced rather than cloyingly sweet. The technique is simple: whisk the spices into water first so they bloom evenly, then let the fruit simmer low and slow until the sauce turns thick and glossy enough to coat a spoon. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — no risk of cross-contact from a bag of mixed nuts or a shared cutting board. Serve it warm over yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes, or let it cool to room temperature and spoon it alongside roasted meats or a cheese board for something a little unexpected.

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Ingredients

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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