Pear-Ginger Compote Recipe

Name: Pear-Ginger Compote Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 medium firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 c. sugar

Use this sweet and zesty topping on pancakes, waffles, or a baked French toast!

By Becky KempterPublished: Nov 27, 2023

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Becky Kempter, chef de cuisine at Cedar Lakes Estate in Upstate New York serves this decadent treat to guests at breakfast with her Baked Brioche and Apple Cider Donut French Toast.

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Ingredients

3 medium firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Combine pears, ginger, lemon juice, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the pears start to release their liquid and soften slightly, adding up to 1/2 cup water, if needed (pears should still hold their shape but not be too firm), 18 to 20 minutes.

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