Easy Apple Compote
A simple, soul-warming recipe for apple compote flavored with brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Perfect for fall!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch pieces)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ½ vanilla bean (split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract))
- 1 cup water
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla bean paste (and the pod) and water together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and then reduce the heat to low. Cook until the apples are tender but haven’t completely lost their shape, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes too dry while it is cooking add another couple of tablespoons of water and continue cooking as directed.
- 2
Add a squeeze of lemon juice and stir to combine. Serve warm or allow the mixture to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for longer storage in the refrigerator. The compote will last for about 1 week in the fridge. Freeze for longer storage (up to 3 months).