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Apple Compote
Richly flavored with warm spices, vanilla, and a bit of orange, this apple compote is absolutely dreamy on top of everything from pancakes and french toast to ice cream.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
Course:
Condiments
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apple peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch chunks, tart
- ½ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- Add the diced apples, brown sugar, apple pie spice, orange juice, orange zest, and lemon juice to a medium heavy-bottomed pot. Place over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 30-40 minutes or until the apples have softened but still retain most of their shape and the juices have thickened into a syrupy consistency.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Serve warm or chilled over pancakes, waffles, french toast, yogurt, ice cream, etc.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Makes about 3 cups.