Chicken 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 Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard supermarket variety, and paired with ground ginger and a touch of maple syrup, the result is something genuinely special. A quick simmer is all it takes to coax the pears into a silky, spoonable texture — mash it chunky or blend it smooth depending on your mood. The vinegar stirred in at the end adds just enough brightness to keep the sweetness from feeling heavy. This is the kind of sauce that works beautifully spooned over oatmeal, swirled into yogurt, or served alongside roasted vegetables and grain dishes. Every single ingredient is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden surprises.
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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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