Description
A delightful apple pear compote that captures the essence of autumn fruits, perfect as a topping or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized apples
- 3 medium-sized pears
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Begin by washing and peeling the apples and pears. Remove the cores, then chop them into small chunks.
- Combine the chopped apples and pears in a large saucepan. Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.
- Pour in the water to prevent the fruits from sticking to the pan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture gently.
- Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 20–25 minutes.
- Once it reaches your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from heat and let the compote cool slightly.
Notes
Serve over pancakes, use as a pastry filling, or enjoy with ice cream. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg