Nutmeg Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this pear sauce is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. Ripe pears are simmered down with Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, maple syrup, and a splash of apple cider vinegar until they collapse into a silky, spoonable sauce with just the right balance of sweet and tangy. The beauty of making it from scratch is knowing exactly what went in — no spice blends, no mystery seasonings, just clean, straightforward ingredients. Many store-bought fruit sauces and spice mixes sneak in warming spices that can be hard to avoid, so this homemade version puts you fully in control. You can leave it chunky with a potato masher or go completely smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. It's wonderful spooned over oatmeal, served alongside roasted pork, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment here.
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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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