Ginger Chia Pear Sauce
An autumnal homemade spiced pear sauce recipe, spruced up with chia seeds, ginger and pineapple flavors. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oils, coconut and nut-free.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: approx 2 cups
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and rough chopped
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 5 tsp chia seeds
- 1 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except chia seeds and pineapple juice, into a small sauce pan. Bring to a light boil on medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 10-15 mins or until the pears begin to fall apart or mash easily, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and cool for 15-20 mins.
- Blend pineapple juice and chia seeds in a high power blender. Add the cooled pear mixture to the blender and blend to combine.
- Let the mixture sit for 20-30 mins to thicken slightly, or chill overnight if you prefer your sauce cold. Enjoy! Store leftovers refrigerated.