Just in time for apple season. This easy Apple Compote is the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, and more.
With only a few simple ingredients, this homemade fruit compote will be a seasonal favourite. Nothing is better than the taste of cinnamon and apples in the fall.
Have you visited the orchard yet? I can’t wait to get my hands on some fresh Cortlands. They are perfect for my fried apple tarts. If you really want a cool fall dessert, smoked apples are delicious.
There are so many great ways to incorporate fresh apples into recipes.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this apple topping can be found at the bottom of this post.
If you are a fan of homemade applesauce, this recipe will be a hit. It’s like comparing smooth and crunchy peanut butter.
Ingredients For Stewed Apples
You will be happy to know that it only takes a few ingredients for this compote recipe:
- apples
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- maple sugar
- butter
Any variety of apples will work in this compote recipe. I like to use apples that will keep their shape after cooking. Cortland, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Northern Spy are great choices.
However, if you want your fruit compote to be on the softer side, Empire, McIntosh, and Russet are just what you need.
I used maple sugar in place of brown sugar. You could also use a bit of maple syrup if you prefer.
Spiced Apple Compote Is Easy To Make
If you can dice, toss and stir, you got this!
- peel and dice your apples
- combine the spices
- toss the apples in the spices
- melt the butter and maple sugar in a pot
- add the apples (and a bit of water)
- cook until soft
That’s it. Place the compote in a container or jar, and keep it in the fridge. This fall fruit recipe can be eaten warm or cold.
Cooked fruit is so delicious. Have you tried roasted blueberries? How about grilled strawberries? This fruit salsa has grilled pineapple in the recipe.
How To Use Apple Cinnamon Compote
If you are like me, I can eat this right off the spoon. It’s a great topping for:
- pancakes
- waffles
- yogurt
- ice cream
- crackers
- pork chops
- chicken
- fish
FAQ
The texture is the main difference. Think about the difference between smooth and chunky. The ingredients are basically the same.
It will last for about 2 weeks stored in the fridge.
Need a few more recipes for using fresh apples? Give these a try:
- Apple pudding is a must on our Thanksgivng menu.
- Apple muffins are are fall perfect, topped with toffee bits.
- Chickpea salad is great for lunch. A great combination of fall flavours.
- Apple soup combines both fresh and dried apples.
- Stuffed squash is perfect for the holiday table.
- Apple roses are elegant and perfect for any celebration.
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Easy Apple Compote
Ingredients
- 10 ounces apples (diced)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar
- 2 ounces water
Instructions
- Peel and dice the apples and place in a bowl.10 ounces apples
- Combine cinnamon and nutmeg and add to the apples and toss to coat.1 teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- In a pot over medium heat, combine the butter and maple sugar.2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons maple sugar
- Cook until sugar is melted.
- Add the spiced apples to the sugar/butter mixture along with the water.2 ounces water
- Bring to a boil, reduced heat and cook until the apples are tender.
- Remove from heat to cool.
- Place in sealed container and store in the fridge.
Petro Neagu
This looks so much better than my recipe! I have a bunch of apples I’m gonna use to make this recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy this fall compote recipe, it is easy and delicious.
Heidy
This Spiced Apple Compote was delicious! I actually used it to top my pork chops the other night and it made them taste so flavorful! The next day we used it on our pancakes! I will be making this again!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This apple compote is perfect for topping pork chops, pancakes and more.
Marisa Franca
I’m so glad apple season is here. We do love our apples and we had extra so I did make your compote yesterday. SO GOOD!! We had some on top of our yogurt this morning and I put some on top of the grandson’s pancakes. He loved that with the maple syrup.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is an over the top delicious topper for so many things.
Alex
I love how simple this looks! We went apple picking and this looks like the perfect thing to make with some of them. I know I’d love it on ice cream!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This apple compote is a great topping for ice cream and more. ENJOY!
Erin
I love that this isn’t loaded with sugar! And even better that you used maple sugar. My parents brought me some from the US and I’ve been hoarding it, saving it for something special. This is it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Maple sugar is so deliciuos. The perfect addition to this spiced apple compote.
Mikayla
Two of my most favorite flavors, cooked apples and cinnamon. This compote is fantastic mixed with yogurt and granola.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, this is a delicious apple topping for so many things.
LaKita
This spiced apple compote is so flavorful and delicious! It makes the whole house smell amazing while it is cooking.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You can never go wrong with the aroma of apples and cinnamon in the fall. Enjoy!
Liz
I agree – nothing better than the smell of apples & cinnamon in the fall! My kids loves to top their oatmeal and toast with these apples! Works great as an ice cream topping too 😉
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, this spiced apple compote is perfect as a topping on many things.
Linda
This apple compote sounds so delicious and perfect for fall
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Just in time for apple season. ENJOY!
veenaazmanov
Apple Compote sounds interesting and so easy to make too. I can enjoy it as a spread or as a topping with everything possible. yum.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
There are lots of delicious ways to enjoy this apple compote.