Beef Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spices, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that feels both rustic and a little bit special. The Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard stuff, and paired with ground ginger and maple syrup, the whole pot smells absolutely incredible as it simmers down. This is the kind of recipe that works beautifully as a condiment, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or even spooned alongside roasted vegetables or grain dishes. Everything in here is completely plant-based and naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's in the jar. You control the texture too — mash it chunky for something with a little body, or blend it smooth for a silky, pourable finish. A small pinch of salt and that final hit of vinegar keep it from being one-note sweet, which is what really makes this sauce stand out from the basic stuff.
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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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