BHA & BHT Free Spiced Pear Sauce

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

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Ripe pears, warm spice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that's deeply fragrant and surprisingly versatile. It works beautifully spooned over oatmeal, swirled into yogurt, served alongside roasted pork, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment. Store-bought fruit sauces and condiments are a minefield for anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, since those additives often hide in packaged goods without much fanfare on the label. Making this at home means every single ingredient is visible and intentional: fresh pears, maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of vinegar for brightness. Ceylon cinnamon in particular is a lovely choice here — it's softer and more floral than the cassia variety, letting the natural sweetness of the pears really shine through. You can leave the sauce chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. Either way, it's the kind of simple, wholesome recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.

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Ingredients

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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