Eggless Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. The Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard supermarket stuff, and the ground ginger adds just enough bite to keep things interesting. A touch of maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, so there's no refined sugar in sight. You can mash it chunky for a rustic, textured spoonful or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — both versions are genuinely delicious. It's the kind of sauce that works on oatmeal in the morning, alongside a pork chop at dinner, or straight off the spoon at midnight. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives or preservatives you don't need, and making your own means you control every single ingredient. Let it cool and jar it up, and you've got something special ready to go all week long.
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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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