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Pear Compote

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A chunky “jam” made with cubed pears, golden raisins, ginger, warm spices, lemon zest and brown sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 medium pears, cored and diced, skins on
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup apple cider or juice
  • Zest of ½ medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt

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. Bring to a slow simmer and cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and the pears are soft.
  3. Remove from the heat and transfer the compote to a jar. Let cool, then place a sealed lid on top and store in the refrigerator. The compote will last up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

Storage Tip: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 7 days.

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Find it online: https://thehealthyepicurean.com/pear-compote/