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Spiced Pineapple-Pear Vanilla Compote

Tender pineapple and pear simmered with maple, cinnamon and cardamom into a glossy, warmly spiced vanilla syrup that soaks into pancakes.

Spiced Pineapple-Pear Vanilla Compote

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups chunks400 gPineapplecut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium180 gPearscut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup (120 ml)120 gApple juice, unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp25 gMaple syrup
  • ½ tsp1 gGround cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp0.5 gGround cardamom
  • 2¼ tsp6 gCornstarch
  • 1 tbsp15 gWatercold
  • 1¼ tsp5 gVanilla extract
  • 2 tsp10 gLemon juice
  • ⅛ tsp0.5 gSalt

Steps

  1. Prepare the pineapple and pear first so everything is ready before the pot heats.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, cardamom and salt; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Add the pineapple and pear and simmer, stirring now and then, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pear is tender but holds its shape.
  4. In a small cup, stir the cornstarch into the cold water to make a smooth slurry.
  5. Stir the slurry into the pot and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the syrup turns glossy and thickens.
  6. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the vanilla and lemon juice.
  7. Serve warm spooned over pancakes. Cool any leftovers briefly, then refrigerate promptly in a covered container and use within 3 days.

Allergens: none of the nine major allergens in the ingredients as written.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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