Simple Apple Compote Ingredients

You probably have these ingredients in your pantry!

• • Apple – Of course! I use Granny Smith apples for this recipe because they are tart and hold their shape well under heat. Avoid softer apples like Macintosh, which will quickly break down into apple sauce.
  • Brown Sugar – I love brown sugar and use it in this recipe. Alternatively, you can use cane sugar, honey, or maple syrup. However, brown sugar is the best here because it beautifully plays off the spices.
  • Cinnamon – Cinnamon, and apple are a classic combination. Use it sparingly, so it doesn’t overtake the taste of the apples, though!
  • Nutmeg – Nutmeg brings a spicy sweetness that will enhance and not overpower your apples. Again, use sparingly.
  • Sea Salt – Helps all the other flavors pot!
  • Water – If needed.

How To Make Simple Apple Compote

So simple you’ll wish you’d made it sooner.

Step One: Peel those apples. This recipe calls for at least six large Granny Smith apples, yielding about 2 1/2 cups of compote.

Step Two: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan at medium heat and cook for 15 minutes, but not so long that the apples lose shape and break down.

Step 3: Remove from heat and let cool. Store in a glass jar for up to two weeks.

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Simple Apple Compote Frequently Asked Questions

• • What are the best apples? I use Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape and won’t break down into apple sauce. You can also use Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, or Braeburn apples.
  • Can I change out the spices? Of course! Experiment with spices that will bring out the flavor of your apples. Cardamon is one example.
  • Do I have to use sugar or sweetener? No! The apples and spices are delicious without sugar! I have a bit of a sweet tooth, so I add brown sugar!

Apple Compote Cooking Tips

These little tips yield the perfect apple compote.

• • Don’t overcook the apples! Use a firm apple and don’t overcook; your compote will break down and become apple sauce.
  • Slow Cook – I add a bit of water, and for about 3 minutes, I stir while on medium to high heat. Then I set the burner back to low and let the compote slow cook, so the spices and sugar absorb into the chunky apple pieces.
  • Light on the spices! It’s easy to overdo it with cinnamon, especially. While cinnamon and apples are a classic combination, too much cinnamon can overtake your apple compote! Use sparingly!

Apple Compost Serving Suggestions

Apple compost elevates almost any dish.

• • Apple Crisp Stuffed French Toast – A mouthwatering addition to any breakfast or brunch
  • On toast – Simple and delicious
  • Over ice cream – Perfect combination
  • On pancakes – Piled high on your favorite pancakes!
  • Apple Turnover – Add this to the center of your puff pastry, and voila, you have the perfect apple turnover.

I have a jar of apple compote on the door of my fridge most of the time. It has endless uses! I’ve even put it on rice before AND hashbrowns. It’s the unexpected uses that are the most fun! But for now, if you try out this recipe, let me know in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!