French Food Friday - Comforting Apple Compote

 

It is apple season in SW France and I love cooked apple whether it be a warm apple crumble, baked and stuffed, an apple tart or a comforting apple compote.

The last time I made apple compote, French Boyfriend munched his way through a whole jar in one sitting, so much for me having it with my morning muesli...

Comforting Apple Compote

Ingredients

3 locally grown organic apples (sweet variation are best)

1 handful raisins/sultanas

1 handlful almonds without skin

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp cardamom 

1/4 tsp powder or grated ginger

Cane sugar  (optional – to taste)

2 tsp  butter 

 

Method 

Soak the sultanas and the almonds in two separate bowls. 

Cut the apples in small cubes. 

In a pot heat the butter. Add the spices and stir for one minute, then add the apples and sultanas. Stir for 4-5 minutes until fraguant and slightly caramelised. Add enough hot water to just cover the fruits. Bring to a boil. Lower the flame and let to simmer for 15min with a closed lid. 

Remove from the fire, leave to cool a few minutes. Blend if you wish to obtain a smooth consistency – adjusting the water content to taste. 

Serve the spiced apple compote warm over pancakes, with a biscuit or on its own, topped with chopped almonds.

 

Bon Appetit! Leeann x