Snack
Pear Compote with Vanilla
A soft, simple sweet made from ripe pears cooked gently until tender. A touch of vanilla and a little maple syrup are all it needs. Served lukewarm, it is a mild, low-acid treat or snack.
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Ingredients
- 3 small ripe pears
- 80 ml water
- 1 pinch vanilla
- 1 tsp maple syrup or acacia honey
Method
- Peel, core and dice the ripe pears.
- Add to a small saucepan with the water, cover and cook gently until soft.
- Add a small amount of vanilla and mash lightly if desired.
- Serve lukewarm or allow to cool completely.
Why this recipe is gentle
Pear is one of the lowest-acid fruits, and brief cooking makes it gentler still. There is no fat, spice or citrus, just soft fruit with a whisper of vanilla.
General information, not medical advice or a treatment claim. Reactions are individual. If heartburn or reflux is frequent, severe or persistent, see a doctor.
Tips
- Peel and core the pears, since the skin is harder to digest.
- Small cooked portions may be tolerated differently than raw fruit, so start modest.
- Serve it lukewarm rather than fridge-cold.
