Celery Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spices, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that tastes like autumn in a jar. The natural sweetness of the fruit does most of the heavy lifting, with Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger adding a gentle, aromatic heat that never overwhelms. A touch of maple syrup rounds everything out, and that final splash of vinegar gives it just enough brightness to keep things interesting. You can mash it rustic and chunky or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — both versions are genuinely delicious. It's the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over oatmeal, swirl into yogurt, or serve alongside roasted pork without a second thought. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in the mix.
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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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