Spiced Apple Compote with Raisins
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
136 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Spiced Apple Compote with Raisins
Description
In this recipe, butter and brown sugar are melted together before adding peeled, cored, and diced apples along with raisins, ground cinnamon, and ginger. The mixture cooks covered over medium-low heat for about 12 minutes, stirred regularly until the apples soften and begin to break down, creating a thickened compote with softened fruit pieces and a sticky, spiced syrup.
The flavor profile is gently sweet with spice notes from cinnamon and ginger that highlight the natural tartness and sweetness of the apples. Raisins contribute additional chewiness and sweetness, enhancing the texture variety. The butter and brown sugar create a caramelized glaze.
This compote is versatile; it complements oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or can be served with yogurt or desserts for added warmth and fruitiness. It can also be enjoyed cold or reheated as desired.
The notes mention that any apple variety works well, from tart cooking apples to sweet eating apples, and the compote can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for longer keeping. Reheating is best done gently in a pan.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cups peeled cored and diced apples (approx 4 apples, 350g)
- ⅓ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over a medium heat, then stir in the sugar and stir until it melts.
- Add the remaining ingredients, stir, cover and cook over a medium/low heat for 12 minutes, stirring regularly, until the apples are soft and begin to break down.
- Enjoy on oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, yogurt and more.
Notes
- Any apple variety can be used, from tart cooking apples to sweet eating types; all work well in the compote.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Compote can be frozen in suitable containers and thawed before reheating on the stove.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 386IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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