Spiced Pear Compote
An easy and delicious compote made from stewed pears that are lightly sweetened and spiced with cloves, cardamom, ginger and vanilla.
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Ingredients
- 6 ripe Bosc pears
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2-4 tbsp light brown sugar, or another sweetener of your choice
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp vanilla bean powder (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Peel the pears, remove the core, and chop the pears into 1-inch pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine the chopped pears with the lemon juice, sugar and spices.
- Bring to a simmer over medium low heat, and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, until the pears are very soft. Gently mash the pears with a potato masher or a fork for a chunky texture.
- Simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes, until some of the liquid has evaporated.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- If your pears aren't very juicy, you may need to add a little water as they simmer.
- Store the compote in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the compote for up to 3-6 months.
- You can use any sweetener you like, including sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or other sweeteners.
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