Paraben Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that tastes like autumn in a jar. The natural sweetness of the fruit does most of the heavy lifting here, with just a touch of maple syrup and a pinch of salt to round everything out. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add gentle warmth without overwhelming the delicate pear flavor — it's cozy without being cloying. Store-bought fruit sauces and condiments can be surprisingly tricky territory, often containing preservatives and synthetic additives that have no business being in something this simple. This recipe keeps things completely clean: every ingredient is a whole, recognizable food with nothing hidden in the list. You can leave it chunky with a potato masher for a rustic texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, serve it alongside roasted pork, or just eat it straight from the jar — 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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