Apple Compote Recipe
Apple compote is a quick and easy, sweet and chunky apple sauce made with fresh apples flavored with warming spices, vanilla and maple syrup. This apple compote recipe makes the perfect topping for pancakes, french toast, oatmeal, ice cream and more.
Equipment
- 1 vegetable peeler
- 1 knife
- 1 medium pot or sauce pan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples about 6 - 8 medium to large apples
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger, nutmeg or cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 - 2 tablespoons (15 - 30 ml) water, as needed
Instructions
- Peel the apples using a vegetable peeler, apple peeler or a knife. Core the apples using an apple corer or simply slice the apples into quarters and remove the core using a knife. Dice the apples into ¼ inch to ½ inch cubes. If this compote is being used as a filling for a pastry, I suggest dicing the apples in ¼ inch pieces. If you are using this apple compote as a topping, ½ inch pieces are perfect.2 pounds apples
- Add the diced apples to a medium pan, pot or sauce pan. Top the diced apples with lemon juice, light brown sugar, maple, vanilla extract, ground spices and salt. Gently stir to fully mix the ingredients together.¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon , ½ teaspoon ground ginger, nutmeg or cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Heat the mixture over medium- high heat for about 8 - 10 minutes or until the apple begin to breakdown and release their juices. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for additional about 10 - 15 minutes, stirring fairly frequently to prevent the apples from sticking to the pan. Remove the apple compote from the heat. If needed, add 1 - 2 tablespoons water to help the apples finish cooking.1 - 2 tablespoons (15 - 30 ml) water, as needed
- Transfer the stewed apple sauce to a serving dish or top your favorite breakfast or dessert with the spiced apple topping and enjoy.
Notes
Store: Keep the apple compote in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage transfer the compote to the freezer.
Apples: Choose the apple you like that is also good for baking and cooking. A mix of Granny Smith, Jonagold or Honeycrisp apples are all great choices for this compote recipe.
did you make this recipe?tag @olivesnthyme on Instagram