Capsaicin Free Warm Vanilla Fruit Compote
Warm, jammy, and fragrant with vanilla and spice, this fruit compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes everything it touches taste more special. Blueberries, strawberries, and peach slices simmer together with honey and a squeeze of lemon until they collapse into a glossy, syrupy sauce that's deeply fruity and naturally sweet. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add gentle warmth without any heat or irritation — making this a genuinely comfortable choice for anyone managing capsaicin sensitivity, since every single ingredient here is completely free of peppers, chili, or any related compounds. The optional arrowroot slurry is a smart trick for getting that thick, spoonable texture without changing the flavor at all. Spoon it over yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream, and it instantly elevates whatever's underneath. It keeps well in the fridge for up to five days, so you can make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it all week long.
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peach slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch, dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, strawberries, peaches, honey, lemon juice, vanilla powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the fruit evenly.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit begins to release its juices and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
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