Description
A delightful and versatile dish made with apples and pears, perfect for enhancing breakfast, dessert, or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 3 medium pears, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of salt
- Water or apple juice (for simmering)
Instructions
- Start by prepping your fruit. Peel, core, and dice the apples and pears into even-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the diced apples and pears with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract if using. Toss everything gently to coat the fruit evenly.
- Add a splash of water or apple juice to the pot to prevent sticking and provide moisture.
- Turn your stovetop to medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
- After around 15-20 minutes, notice how the apples and pears soften. Remove from heat if you prefer a chunkier texture.
- Once you achieve the desired consistency, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool.
- Enjoy warm or let it cool completely before refrigerating.
Notes
For a sugar-free version, try natural sweeteners. This compote is vegan and gluten-free friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg