Pescatarian 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 condiment, while the maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and mellow. A quick simmer is all it takes before you mash or blend it to whatever texture you're after — rustic and chunky or silky smooth, the choice is yours. That final stir of apple cider vinegar is the secret move, brightening everything up and keeping the flavors from going flat. It's completely plant-based and free of any meat or seafood, so it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt, serve it alongside a seared salmon fillet, or just eat it straight from the pot — 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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