Recipe
Homemade Apple Compote
A simple apple compote made with softened apples, lemon and a little butter, ready for porridge, yoghurt or desserts.
Ingredients
Method
10 mins prep20 mins cook30 mins total
Put the chopped apples, lemon zest, lemon juice and water in a saucepan over a medium heat.
Bring the pan to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and begin to break down.
Stir in the butter and caster sugar, then cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the compote is glossy.
Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed, then serve warm or cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
Use a tart cooking apple for a sharper compote, or reduce the sugar when using sweeter apples. Leave it chunky or blend it smooth, depending on how you plan to serve it.
About this recipe
Cook chopped apples gently with lemon, water, butter and sugar until soft and spoonable. Serve the compote warm or chilled with porridge, yoghurt, pancakes or a favourite dessert.
