Seeds Free Spiced Carob Fruit Compote

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

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Blueberries, cherries, and tender pear come together in a deeply fragrant, 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. The carob powder gives it a rich, chocolatey depth without any actual chocolate, and the combination of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric makes every spoonful taste warm and a little exotic. Honey and fresh lemon juice balance the whole thing out, keeping it bright rather than cloying. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this kind of recipe is a genuine find — no hidden seed oils, no poppy or sesame lurking in a spice blend, just whole fruit and pantry staples you can easily verify. The technique is simple: whisk the spices into water first so they bloom evenly, then let the fruit do its thing over gentle heat until the sauce turns glossy and spoon-coating. It's equally good spooned over oatmeal, stirred into yogurt, or served alongside a slice of plain cake. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll be reaching for it all week.

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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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