Apple Compote
This apple compote comes together in less than 20 minutes to make this tasty apple topping that everyone will love. This fresh apple compote is perfect to eat as a side dish, top pancakes or ice cream!
WHY THIS APPLE COMPOTE RECIPE IS SO GOOD
- The perfect blend of spices. Apples are made to be blended with sweet, warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. This recipe cooks fresh apples with all of them, plus vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sugar to create a delicious apple compote with a beautifully balanced flavor.
- An Easy Apple Recipe. I love that you can make up this apple compote in less than a half-hour, and then use it to top vanilla ice cream, toast with cream cheese, or oatmeal. It’s easier than making apple pie or applesauce for sure!
- Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Dairy Free. If you’re cooking for food allergies, sensitivities, or preferences, you’ll love that this recipe is TOP 8 allergy-free and made with all-natural ingredients too.
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR HOMEMADE APPLE COMPOTE
- Use firm apples to make apple compote. You want the apples to keep their shape after cooking, so be sure to choose baking apples. Here I’m using Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples, both for their firm texture and their bright flavor.
- Using two different apples in this way gives the compote great flavor. One type of sweet apple and another more tart apple is ideal. Try crisp and flavorful Fuji, Cortland, Ida Red, or Jonathan apples too.
- There are only a few ingredients in this recipe, so be sure that they are all high-quality. Freshly squeezed lemon juice, pure vanilla extract, and the freshest apples you can find will all go a long way to making your compote perfect.
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Apple Compote Recipe
This apple compote comes together in less than 20 minutes to make this tasty apple topping that everyone will love. This fresh apple compote is perfect to eat as a side dish, top pancakes or ice cream!
Ingredients
- 5 –6 apples large, about 4 cups, diced (use a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the Apples
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into ½-inch pieces. For added texture, you can leave some skin on.5 –6 apples
Cook the Compote
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apples, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Stir everything together.1/3 cup water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon salt
Simmer
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the liquid thickens into a sauce.
Serve
- Remove the pan from heat. Serve warm over pancakes, oatmeal, or waffles. Alternatively, transfer to a jar and let cool before refrigerating.
I’m going to put this apple compote on everything. Oatmeal, ice cream, everything.
Oh, we couldn’t agree more! This apple compote is delish and there are so many ways to use it! Super YUM!