Legume Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that feels like autumn in a jar. The Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give it a gentle, layered heat that's more nuanced than your average spiced fruit condiment — it's the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything. Because it's built entirely from whole fruit, maple syrup, and pantry spices, there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list that could trip up anyone avoiding legumes. So many store-bought fruit sauces and condiments sneak in unexpected additives, but making your own means you stay in complete control. You can mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — both versions are genuinely delicious. It works beautifully as a topping for roasted meats, stirred into oatmeal, or simply eaten by the spoonful straight from the jar.
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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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