Spiced Pear Compote

5 from 3 votes

This sweetly spiced and perfectly chunky homemade Pear Compote is the perfect way to add delicious fruity flavor to breakfast favorites, savory entrées, and decadent desserts. Made with just 10 ingredients in about 30 minutes, this simple fruit compote recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 152kcal

Author: Emily Laurae

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Pears peeled, cored and cut into small ½ inch cubes
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
¼ cup Apple Cider
1 Cinnamon Stick
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Nutmeg
¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
1 Star Anise
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Juice of ½ an orange

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a small saucepan, stirring to combine.
4 Pears, 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar, ¼ cup Apple Cider, 1 Cinnamon Stick, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt, 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1 Star Anise, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, Juice of ½ an orange
Bring to a boil then simmer the mixture low while stirring often for about 20-30 minutes or until the pears have softened and they are coated by a thick syrup. Make sure to stir often!
Once your pears are tender, remove the cinnamon stick and enjoy.
If you prefer a smoother consistency to your compote, you are welcome to mash your pear compote or add to a blender!

Notes

Expert Tips

The easiest way to peel a few pears is with a vegetable peeler. If you’re making a massive batch, you can make an “x” cut into the skin of the pears, then drop them into boiling water for about 30 seconds. When you remove them from the hot water, you should be able to peel the skins right off.
Make sure to stir often! You don’t want the fruit to stick to the bottom of the pan and burn.
Storage - Compote will keep well in a clean, airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing - Pear compote can also be frozen for up to 6 months.

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