Artificial Flavors Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spices, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — that's genuinely all it takes to make a sauce this good. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means no mystery extracts, no synthetic flavor boosters, and no label-reading anxiety at the grocery store. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger do the heavy lifting, giving the sauce a fragrant, slightly floral warmth that feels far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A touch of maple syrup adds natural sweetness, and the vinegar at the end brightens everything up without tasting sharp. You can leave it chunky for a rustic, spoonable texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — both versions are genuinely delicious. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, or serve it alongside roasted pork for a simple condiment that earns its place on the table every single time.
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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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