Black Pepper Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this pear sauce hits that perfect balance of cozy spice and bright acidity that makes you want to spoon it over everything. Ripe pears simmer down with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they're completely tender and collapsing into a silky, aromatic sauce. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end lifts the whole thing and keeps it from tasting one-note. So many spiced sauces and condiments rely on black pepper as a background note, which can make store-bought versions a real minefield — this one builds all its warmth from cinnamon and ginger instead, with zero compromise on depth or flavor. You can leave it chunky with a potato masher for a more rustic texture, or go smooth with an immersion blender depending on how you plan to use it. It's genuinely versatile: serve it warm alongside roasted pork, dollop it onto oatmeal or yogurt, or spread it on toast like a sophisticated jam. Simple ingredients, one saucepan, and a result that tastes far more special than the effort involved.
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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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