Breastfeeding Friendly Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears slow-simmered with warm spices and a touch of maple syrup make for a sauce that feels like pure comfort in a jar. The gentle sweetness here comes from the fruit itself and a modest drizzle of maple syrup — no refined sugar, no artificial anything — which is exactly what you want when you're being mindful about what goes into your body while nursing. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add cozy depth without being overpowering, and the splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up beautifully. You can leave it chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It's endlessly versatile — spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, or eat it straight from the pot because honestly, it smells that good. Simple, wholesome ingredients and one saucepan are all it takes to have something genuinely nourishing ready to go whenever you need it.
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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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