sugar-free pear compote
Guys, I’m so excited to share this pear compote with you. Not only is it completely sugar-free, but it’s also: (1) so easy to make (2) so delicious you’d want to eat it by the spoonful (3) and just so perfect in baked oatmeal, on toast, on yoghurt, on pancakes…basically on pretty much anything you like to have for breakfast. I’ve made it two weekends in a row to enjoy during the week and still can’t get enough of it!
I have to be completely honest with you: I don’t find November fruits very exciting at all. I’m much more of the berry-peach-watermelon-summer fruit type and all the warmth that comes with them. Besides apples, pears, kiwis and citrus fruits, there’s not that much variety in the fruit section of the supermarket. Of course they always have exotic fruits year-round and berries (that are triple the usual summer price), and I always have my frozen varieties to get through the winter with, but nothing beats seasonal, juicy and fresh fruits.
I love having oatmeal for breakfast topped with fruits, but now that most of my favorite toppings are no longer in season, I’ve been experimenting with new recipes including pears and apples. The first time I made this compote I used it to top my warm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast (which I loved). The next time I made it, I baked it topped with bananas, oatmeal and pecans (which I loved even more).
All you need to do is chop up some pears, add them with a bit of water, cinnamon and ginger, and cook for 30 minutes until soft and fragrant. You can either leave the compote chunky or purée it to make a sauce. Store it in the fridge in jars for about 5 days and enjoy!
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- 3 pears, peeled, cored and diced
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Mash slightly with a potato masher. Set aside to cool before putting into jars to refrigerate.
I’m with you Sharon on the summer fruits, BUT this compote looks delicious!! Sugar free too? Woop, woop!! Love that you put ginger in it and I’ve got to make that baked oatmeal soon 🙂
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Thanks Karrie! Yes, I’m so sad that my fav fruits are no longer in season but luckily I have so many recipes to get me through the winter!!!
I found this on pinterest this morning and made it. It was very good; I have never had compote before! It was very good. Do you have more sugar free recipes?
Thank you for this! 🙂
Hi Jeannette, thank you so much, I’m so happy to read that you liked my compote. I sometimes add a bit of honey to sweeten it if I find that the pears aren’t sweet enough.
I have other sugar-free recipes on the blog, like these banana cinnamon pancakes or this baked raspberry and coconut oatmeal.
Thank you for posting! I would rather have sugar free anything. Most recipes add way too much sugar. I like to taste the fruit.
Same here! Glad you liked the recipe.
How long does this keep?
Hi Holly, 3-4 days in the fridge in an air-tight container.
About how many cups of fruit
Sorry, I don’t know the exact measurement in cups, I use 3 medium pears. The next time I make this compote I will measure the fruits out in cups and will add it to the ingredient list.
I Used 3cups of pears. Perfect. Thought about adding a few raisins or dates. Next time I will
Hi Linda, thanks for reporting back! 🙂 The addition of raisins or dates sounds delicious, I’ll definitely give that a try!
Add sultana or lighter raisins to shift 95/100 to perfection.
Hi Jim, that’s a fantastic idea, thanks for sharing!
Hi…I have LOADS of pears. Do you think this can be frozen? I worry the pears may be too ‘liquidy’. What do you think? Thanks!
Hello! I’ve never frozen this recipe, but I have frozen lots of puréed compotes so I think it would be fine.