Ginger Pear Compote with Cranberries

Ginger pear compote with cranberries is a quick, 20-minute recipe that turns fresh pears into a sweet and spiced fruit topping. With ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of orange zest, it’s perfect for pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, or even ice cream.

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What You’ll Need

• 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp ground ginger (or 2 tsp fresh grated)

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg or allspice

• 1/2 cup water

• 4 tbsp dried cranberries

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• Zest of 1 small orange

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How to Make It

1. Peel, core, and dice the pears.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine pears, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

3. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pears are tender but still hold their shape.

4. Stir in cranberries and orange zest and cook 1–2 minutes more.

5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

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Serving Suggestions

This spiced pear compote is versatile enough to enjoy in lots of ways:

• Spoon over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

• Add to yogurt or oatmeal for breakfast.

• Serve as a topping for pound cake, cheesecake, or ice cream.

• Or keep it simple and enjoy a spoonful straight from the jar—it’s that good.

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Storage Tips

• Store cooled compote in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

• Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving if you prefer it hot.

• For longer storage, you can freeze it in a small container for up to 3 months.

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Homemade compote doesn’t have to be fancy to taste amazing. Give this pear version a try, you’ll see how a few simple ingredients can make a big difference. Let me know how you used it in the comments below!

Ginger Pear Compote with Cranberries

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced about 1/2"
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 2 teaspoons fresh grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 small orange

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced pears, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and water. Stir to combine.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes, until pears are tender but still hold some shape.
3. Stir in dried cranberries and orange zest; simmer another 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until use.

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