Description
A comforting spiced pear compote that pairs beautifully with breakfasts and desserts, transforming simple pears into a silky topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the diced pears, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and water.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and the mixture has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 7–10 days in the refrigerator. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pear, compote, dessert, condiment, fall recipe