Apple Compote

Name: Apple Compote
Ingredients: 3 pounds tart apples, such as pippins, Gravensteins, Macintosh, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, peeled if desired, cored and cut in chunks; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice; Sweet spices if desired (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves)

5 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 pounds tart apples, such as pippins, Gravensteins, Macintosh, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, peeled if desired, cored and cut in chunks
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
Sweet spices if desired (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves)

Directions

1

Place apples and water in a heavy saucepan and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture is bubbling.
2

Reduce heat to low and cover.
3

Cook, stirring often, until the apples have cooked down but still have some texture, 15 to 20 minutes.
4

Add sugar, lemon or lime juice, and spices, cover and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes.
5

Remove from heat and allow to cool, or serve warm or hot.