Pear & Ginger Compote

🍐🫚 Pear & Ginger Compote

🎯 Difficulty: Easy

⏱️ Time: 15–20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~60–80 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• Ripe pear (peeled & chopped): 1 medium (~100g, ~60 kcal)
• Fresh ginger (grated): a tiny pinch (for aroma, optional for babies)
• Water: 2–3 tbsp
• (Optional for toddlers: a drop of lemon juice or a pinch of cinnamon)

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pear

• Wash, peel, and core the pear.
• Chop into small cubes.

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Step 2: Cook the Compote

• Add chopped pear and 2–3 tbsp water into a small saucepan.
• Cover and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes, until soft and pulpy.
• Stir occasionally. Add a pinch of grated ginger in the last few minutes.

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Step 3: Mash or Blend

• Mash with a fork or blend until smooth depending on age preference.
• Let cool before serving.

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Step 4: Serve

• Serve as is, or as a topping for baby oatmeal, yogurt, or toast.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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💡 Tips

• Ginger is warming and great for digestion — perfect in small amounts.
• You can mix with other fruits like apple or banana for variety.
• Great for teething babies when served cool.