Description
Warm and comforting, this Apple & Pear Compote combines sweet-tart fruits into a delightful dish perfect for enhancing any meal or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith and Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter.
- In a medium saucepan, mix diced apples and pears with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water. Stir gently to coat the fruit evenly.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the fruits are tender but not mushy.
- After cooking, taste the compote and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more brown sugar or an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
- Transfer the Apple & Pear Compote to serving bowls. Enjoy it warm or cold as a topping for pancakes or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added warmth, consider using a pinch of nutmeg along with the cinnamon. Customize your compote by incorporating dried cranberries or walnuts for texture. This compote can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.