Barley Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard supermarket variety, and paired with ground ginger and maple syrup, it makes every spoonful feel genuinely special. The whole thing simmers down in about twenty minutes, filling your kitchen with an aroma that's basically autumn in a pot. A quick mash leaves it rustic and chunky, while a pass with an immersion blender turns it silky smooth — your call depending on the mood. Every ingredient here is naturally free of grain-based additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden thickeners sneaking in. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, serve it alongside roasted pork, or honestly just eat it straight from the jar. It keeps beautifully at room temperature before you tuck it away, making it an easy batch-cook staple worth coming back to again and again.
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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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