Apple Compote

Name: Apple Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 quart
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 12 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup lemon juice

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 1 quart

Test Kitchen Approved

Picked a peck of apples this fall? Try this easy apple compote recipe. A spoonful of the spiced treat complements sweet and savory dishes alike.

Ingredients

2 cups water
12 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

Place water in a stock pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt; stir to combine. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat 20-25 minutes or until apples are soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice; cook until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes longer. Remove from heat; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 203 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.