Warm Pear Compote
Transform your desserts, breakfasts, or simple snacks with this luscious Warm Pear Compote—a cozy, spiced treat that’s as versatile as it is easy to make. Featuring ripe, juicy pears simmered with a harmonious blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla, this recipe creates a beautifully fragrant and lightly syrupy topping perfect for pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, or even toast. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, this quick and simple compote strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, enhanced by a touch of lemon juice for brightness. Serve it warm for a comforting dessert or refrigerate to enjoy later—either way, it’s a delightful way to elevate your seasonal fruit cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the pears into small bite-sized pieces.
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter.
Add the diced pears to the pan and stir to coat them in the melted butter.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over the pears. Stir well to combine.
Add the water and lemon juice to the mixture to create a light syrup.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the pears simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Uncover the pan and stir in the vanilla extract. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the liquid has thickened slightly into a syrupy consistency.
Remove from heat and let the compote cool slightly before serving warm.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
