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Czech Apple Compote – Jablečný kompot

Join me in making a Czech apple compote, spiced with cloves and cinnamon. It is quick to make and tastes best when served warm.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

  • 5 medium apples
  • 5 cloves whole spices
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 lices lemon
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

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  1. Peel 5 medium apples and cut them in half. Remove the cores and slice the apples into roughly equal-sized wedges.
  2. Place the apple wedges in a pot and cover them with 2 cups water. Add ¼ cup granulated sugar, 5 cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 slices lemon.
  3. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until the apple slices are soft but not mushy.
  4. Serve the finished apple compote warm.

Notes

  • The basic recipe makes 4 portions.
  • The apples do not need to be fully covered with liquid while boiling. It is sufficient if they are about two-thirds submerged. This way, they will stew rather than cook, resulting in a more intense flavor.
  • For even more aroma and fragrance, add star anise to the compote.
  • I recommend removing the cloves before serving. This spice smells lovely, but it would turn bitter on your tongue if you bite into it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.5g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 124IU (2%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 124IU 2%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.