Vegetarian Spiced Pear Sauce
Ripe pears, warm spice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in a sauce that feels far more special than the short ingredient list suggests. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral heat than the standard variety, and paired with ground ginger and maple syrup, it gives this sauce a depth that works beautifully over oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The whole thing simmers down in just over twenty minutes, filling your kitchen with an aroma that makes it hard to wait. A quick mash leaves it rustic and chunky, while a pass with an immersion blender turns it silky smooth — either way, it's completely irresistible. The apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end is a small but brilliant move, cutting through the sweetness and keeping every bite bright and balanced. Store-bought fruit sauces often sneak in refined sugars or artificial flavors, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. This is the kind of simple, wholesome recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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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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