Pear Compote

This pear compote will be your new favorite topping for all things sweet and savory!

It's basically a chunky "jam" made with cubed pears, golden raisins, ginger, warm spices, lemon zest and brown sugar.

It's perfect for ice cream, yogurt, parfaits, toast, pancakes, waffles or cake, or make it savory as a topping for roasted or grilled fish, chicken, pork or beef.

How to make pear compote

Featured Ingredients

• Pears: The star of the show are these juicy Bartlett pears. Leave the skins on - it's less prep and skins provide more fiber and add texture.
• Butter: Just a dab to saute the ginger and spices.
• Ginger: Fresh ginger, minced or grated. It makes all the difference.
• Spices: Warm ones, including cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Lemon zest: To brighten everything up.
• Apple cider or juice: To use as the liquid to cook the compote in.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place the butter in a medium saucepan and heat to medium. Once melted, add the ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg and sauté 30-60 seconds or until fragrant.
2. Add the diced pears, golden raisins, apple cider or juice, lemon zest, brown sugar and salt.
3. Bring to a slow simmer and cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and the pears are soft.
4. Remove from the heat and transfer the compote to a jar.
5. Let cool, then place a sealed lid on top and store in the refrigerator.
6. The compote will last up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Recipe Substitutions and Alterations

• For the pears: I highly suggest using pears for this recipe, but you could also use apples or mango.
• For the butter: You can use coconut oil.
• For the raisins: Regular raisins or any dried fruit would work.
• For the spices: Use more or less, depending on taste preferences.
• For the apple cider or juice: You can use water, but the compote will be less flavorful.

Nutrition Considerations

• To make this gluten free: This recipe does not contain gluten.
• To make this dairy free: This recipe does not contain dairy.
• To make this vegan: Use coconut oil instead of butter.
• To make this nut free: This recipe does not contain nuts. Be sure all ingredients are nut free.
• To make this egg free: This recipe does not contain nuts.

Pear recipes you'll crave:

• Blackberry Pear Compote
• Instant Pot Chunky Applesauce with Pears
• Cranberry and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pears
• Ginger Pear Coffee Cake

Print