Cozy Apple Compote Recipe for a Deliciously Comforting Treat! (2024)

Substitutions

Here are some substitutions you can try:

• Apples - instead of apples, you can use pears or a mixture of apples and pears. Or try quince; place the chopped quince in a cup of water with lemon juice to prevent it from oxidizing. Drain before cooking. To cook the quince, add a half-cup of water to the quince while cooking and cook until softened, approximately 20 - 30 minutes.
• Light brown sugar- use maple syrup, coconut sugar, dark brown sugar, regular white sugar, or organic cane sugar.
• Spices- use an apple pie spice blend instead.

Variations

Here are some variations you can try:

• Sugar-free- omit the sweetener and stick to the apples' natural sugars.
• Deluxe- add a tablespoon or two of vegan butter or bourbon or dark rum.
• Spices- instead of ground cinnamon, use a cinnamon stick or star anise - remove when the apple compote is done cooking. Instead of vanilla extract, use a vanilla bean that is cut lengthwise. Instead of ground ginger, use fresh ginger.
• Lemon zest- add the zest of a lemon.
• Thicker compote- for a thicker compote, add cornstarch.

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Step 1: Add the lemon juice to the peeled, cored, and chopped apples in a medium bowl and combine.

Step 2: Transfer the chopped apples to a medium saucepan and add the rest of the ingredients.

Step 3: Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts bubbling. Then reduce to medium-low heat or low and put the lid on slightly ajar.

Step 4: Cook the compote for another 10 to 15 minutes until the apples soften.

Storage

Store the apple compote, once cooled, in the fridge, in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 5 days.

How to serve apple compote

This versatile apple compote is the perfect topping for breakfast, dessert, and savory dishes. You can serve it warm or at room temperature. Try it on:

• pancakes
• waffles
• French toast
• overnight oats or on top of oatmeal
• vegan cream of wheat
• vegan vanilla ice cream

Expert tip

Stir the compote as it is cooking to prevent burning. Add one to two tablespoons of water (or apple cider) to keep the apple mixture from drying up and sticking to the saucepan.

Is apple compote the same as apple sauce?

Apple sauce is cooked down further and is pureed. Apple compote retains the chunks of apple.

What is compote made of?

A compote is a chunky sauce made from cooked whole fruits or pieces of fruit, typically simmered in their juices with sugar, water, and other flavors such as citrus zest, nuts, raisins, spices, or vanilla. The fruit used to make a compote can be canned, dried, fresh, or frozen.

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Apple Compote

Emily Miller

This mouthwatering Apple Compote recipe is the perfect way to enjoy fall's cozy flavors and bring warmth to your kitchen. Try this delicious topping for ice cream, oatmeal, or for a dessert with whipped coconut cream!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 91.9kcalCarbohydrates: 24.2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gFiber: 2.9gSugar: 19.9g

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