Vegan 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. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard variety, and paired with ginger and maple syrup, the result is something genuinely special — fragrant, lightly sweet, and deeply comforting. The whole thing simmers down in about twenty minutes, filling your kitchen with an aroma that makes it hard to wait. There's no butter, no honey, and no animal products of any kind, just fruit and pantry staples doing all the heavy lifting. You can mash it chunky for texture or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood — both versions are equally good. Spoon it over oatmeal, swirl it into yogurt alternatives, serve it alongside roasted vegetables, or eat it straight from the jar with zero regrets.
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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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