Pecan Free Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spices, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that tastes like autumn in a jar. The Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard supermarket variety, and paired with ground ginger and maple syrup, the result is something genuinely special. Everything simmers down in one saucepan until the pears collapse into a luscious, fragrant base you can mash chunky or blend completely smooth depending on your mood. A pinch of salt and that final hit of vinegar keep it from being cloying, balancing the natural sweetness of the fruit beautifully. Store-bought spiced sauces and fruit condiments can be a minefield when it comes to shared production lines and hidden nut ingredients, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest route. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, serve it alongside roasted pork, or eat it straight from the jar — honestly, no judgment.
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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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