Yeast 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 Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger adding a gentle, aromatic heat that never overwhelms. Maple syrup rounds everything out without relying on refined sugars or any fermented additives that could be a concern for people avoiding yeast. Store-bought fruit sauces and condiments are surprisingly tricky territory, often hiding unexpected ingredients, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. You can leave it chunky with a potato masher for a rustic, textured spread or blend it silky smooth depending on how you plan to use it. It works beautifully spooned over oatmeal, swirled into yogurt, or served alongside roasted pork — honestly, a spoonful straight from the jar is hard to resist too.
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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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