Almond Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spices, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that tastes like autumn in a jar. The Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give it a gentle, layered heat that's more nuanced than your average spiced fruit condiment, while the maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and mellow. Store-bought fruit sauces and spreads can be surprisingly risky territory, often processed on shared lines with tree nuts, so making your own from scratch is the smartest move. Everything here is straightforward pantry-and-produce cooking — no specialty items, no hidden ingredients, no guesswork. You can mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood, and both versions are genuinely delicious. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, serve it alongside roasted pork, or just eat it warm straight from the pan — it earns its place at every meal.
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6 servings
- 2 lbs ripe pears (about 4 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pear chunks, water, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the pears.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears are completely tender and collapse easily when pressed with a spoon, about 20–22 minutes.
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