Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Compote with Cinnamon
With only 5 ingredients you can make homemade apple compote in less than 30 minutes! This easy recipe is perfect to have on hand for fall.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds (1.36 kg) crisp apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored and cut in chunks (9 cups)
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) water
- 3 Tablespoons (45 g) brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon (1 g) ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Place apples and water in a heavy saucepan and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture is bubbling.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook, stirring often, until the apples have cooked down but still have some texture, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste as needed to make sure the apples are not overcooked.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and spices, cover and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool, or serve warm or hot.
Notes
Apples: Choose a crisp variety. Braeburn, Pink Lady and Northern Spy are also good options.
The apples will cook down and yield 3 1/2 cups.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before reheating or serving.
Serving: 0.5cup, Calories: 107kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 3mg, Potassium: 192mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 93IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.3mg