Apple Compote Recipe Recipe

Name: Apple Compote Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 pounds assorted apples (about 4 large apples; 905g); 16 ounces apple cider (about 2 cups; 455g); 4 ounces Belgian candi sugar or; sugar (about 1/2 cup; 115g); see note; 1/2 ounce apple cider vinegar (about 1 tablespoon; 15g); 2 cinnamon sticks, preferably cassia; 1 whole nutmeg seed, cut in half with a chef's knife; 1 (1-inch) strip fresh ginger; 1 (1-inch) strip lemon peel; Pinch of salt

Servings: persons

2 pounds assorted apples (about 4 large apples; 905g)
16 ounces apple cider (about 2 cups; 455g)
4 ounces Belgian candi sugar or
sugar (about 1/2 cup; 115g); see note
1/2 ounce apple cider vinegar (about 1 tablespoon; 15g)
2 cinnamon sticks, preferably cassia
1 whole nutmeg seed, cut in half with a chef's knife
1 (1-inch) strip fresh ginger
1 (1-inch) strip lemon peel
Pinch of salt

1
Peel, quarter, and core apples, then slice into 1/2-inch pieces. With a vegetable peeler, trim away the sharp edges of the fruit, leaving each piece with smooth, rounded edges.
2
Combine apple slices, cider, candi or toasted sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, ginger, lemon peel, and salt in a 3-quart stainless steel saucier. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring from time to time, until apples are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. The exact timing can vary dramatically depending on the specifics of your stove, cooking vessel, and apple types, so pay more attention to the texture of the apples than to a specific timeline.
3
Transfer fruit to a serving dish, along with enough syrup to keep apple slices moist and well sauced. Return aromatics to remaining syrup. Enjoy compote warm or at room temperature.
4
Return syrup to a simmer and cook until reduced by one-third, about 5 minutes. Transfer syrup and aromatics to an airtight jar; use syrup like simple syrup in your favorite cocktails and desserts.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds assorted apples (about 4 large apples; 905g), 16 ounces apple cider (about 2 cups; 455g), 4 ounces Belgian candi sugar or, sugar (about 1/2 cup; 115g); see note, and more.

Yes, Apple Compote Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple Compote Recipe

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