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.
Gail Montero
I can imagine so many yummy uses for this apple compote! I’d love this with pancakes and over ice cream and so much more!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Lots of delicious ways to enjoy this spiced apple compote.
Natalie
This is brilliant idea, Gloria. I have to make a jar or two. I can’t wait to top my porridge with this compote. Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You will love this apple compote on your porridge for sure. ENJOY!
Julia
Yum! I have a non-fat greek yogurt every morning and am always looking for ways to spice it up. Topping it with the spiced apple compote is so on theme for the season and I love that you use maple syrup instead of sugar.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This homemade apple compote is a great topping for yogurt.
Amanda Dixon
This smelled wonderful while cooking! It was perfectly spiced and really made for some decadent fall pancakes. I’ll make this all fall long.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We enjoy this apple compote on our pancakes too.
Lilly
I put this on top of my pancakes and it was so delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. This apple compote does make a wonderful pancake topping.
Claudia Lamascolo
I just love this recipe and the ease of it, so perfect for when we make pork roast it certainly adds a delicious combination of flavors with our meal!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Oh yum. Adding this apple compote to pork would be so delicious.
Priya Maha
Tried this apple compote for the first time and I really really love it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know.
Debra
Delish! I heaped it on my morning oatmeal and it was so so good.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, this homemade fruit compote is perfect for oatmeal.
Amy
What a comforting and delicious compote! I can’t wait to serve these over pancakes!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is perfect for pancakes, waffles and more. ENJOY!
Lillian
I love this recipe. It’s a perfect cozy fall recipe with so many uses.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You can never go wrong with apple recipes in the fall that is for sure.
Sara Welch
This is such a delicious recipe and perfect for fall! Excited to have this on hand; it was the perfect touch in my yogurt this morning!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this apple compote on so many things. Glad you enjoyed it.
Sandhya
What a timely recipe post! I have a haul of apples from my tree.. Can’t wait to try this!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Wow, homegrown apples are the best. ENJOY!
Gina
Delicious over pancakes, waffles and some vanilla ice cream – this is truly a great fall basic recipe to have on hand!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree. This spiced apple topping is perfect on so many things.
Heather Johnson
i love this on ice cream – so delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love it on just about anything.
Alison
This is so easy and full of fall flavors! I could eat it straight out of the jar!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I do eat it straight out of the jar. ENJOY!