Caffeine Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this spiced pear sauce is the kind of simple kitchen project that makes your whole home smell incredible. Ripe pears are simmered down with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup until they collapse into a silky, spoonable sauce that feels both cozy and a little bit fancy. A splash of apple cider vinegar added at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling one-note. You can leave it chunky with a potato masher or go completely smooth with an immersion blender — either way, it's deeply satisfying. Unlike many store-bought fruit sauces and flavored condiments that can sneak in unexpected additives, this one is made entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients you control. It's wonderful served warm over oatmeal or pancakes, spooned alongside roasted pork, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment here.
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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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