SUPER EASY APPLE COMPOTE: A 5-ingredient apple compote with endless delicious applications!

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: cinnamon extract

💰Cheaper: pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin pie spice is often less expensive.

Peel the apples using a peeler.

Slice the apples in half and remove the core with a knife.

Cut the apples into strips and then into cubes, aiming for a medium dice.

Place the diced apples into a pot.

Squeeze the juice of half a regular-sized lemon into the pot with the apples.

Add granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the pot, adjusting sweetness to taste.

Add cinnamon to the pot, adjusting to taste as well.

Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients.

Place the pot on medium-low heat and cook until the mixture begins to simmer.

Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples release juices and start to soften.

Continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the juice thickens slightly.

Check the apples for doneness; if they are still crunchy, continue cooking on low heat.

Optionally, cover the pot to retain steam while cooking.

Once the apples are tender and the syrup has thickened, remove from heat.

Cooking Techniques

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