Gelatin Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spices, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that feels like autumn in a jar. The natural sweetness of the fruit does most of the heavy lifting, with maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, and ground ginger rounding everything out into something deeply fragrant and satisfying. Many store-bought fruit sauces and preserves sneak in thickeners or setting agents that can be hard to spot on a label, but this one thickens entirely on its own as the pears break down during cooking — no additives needed. You control the texture too: mash it chunky for something rustic, or run an immersion blender through the pan for a silky, spoonable finish. A pinch of salt and that final stir of apple cider vinegar add just enough brightness to keep it from tasting one-dimensional. It's wonderful spooned over oatmeal, swirled into yogurt, served alongside roasted pork, or honestly eaten straight from the jar with a spoon.
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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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