Apple Raspberry Compote
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I think of this recipe as apple pie in a bowl. You get the pleasurable taste of apple pie but it’s so much easier; no pie dough, no cobbler topping, just pure delicious apples. It’s a very simple way to enjoy apples all season long. I add in raspberries for additional flavor but it’s also delicious with just apples.
The French call applesauce apple compote. Apple compote is much chunkier than apple sauce. When preparing the apples cut them into chunks.
I know apple peels have lots of nutrients in them but I don’t like their texture once cooked. I peel the apples for the taste but it’s necessary to peel you apples if they aren’t organic. If you have local organic apples you can try the recipe with the peel on for more nutrition.
Peeling apples reminds me of my mother. We would try and make the peel as long as possible then throw it on the table and see what letter it made. Then with the letter we saw we would make up a little prediction for the day.
Health Benefits of Apples
Apples are a low glycemic fruit.
Malic Acid – They are high in malic acid which has numerous benefits for digestion, detoxification and to support aerobic metabolic functions. It protects the liver. Also may prevent the formation and growth of kidney stones as it increases the pH of urine.
Pectin – Apples contain pectin, which helps good bacteria grow in the stomach.
I didn’t add any sweetener to this recipe. I use a combination of sweet and tart apples, Macoun, Macintosh, Granny Smith, Pink Lady. Different apples have different textures, flavors and sweetness, choosing a variety makes it more interesting. Some will break down and others will remain more firm. If it isn’t sweet enough add a little maple syrup or honey.
Serving
Enjoy this dish for breakfast topped with chopped walnuts, almond and hemp seeds for additional protein. Have it for dessert after dinner topped with coconut whipped cream.
PrintApple Raspberry Compote
Apple Raspberry Compote is an easy, gluten-free and paleo breakfast, snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Paleo, Vegan, Seasonal, Healthy, Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples, peeled if desired, cored and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 stick cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon ground
- ¾ cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Place apples, cinnamon stick and water in a heavy saucepan and stir over medium-high heat until the water is bubbling.
- Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook, stirring often until the apples have cooked down but still have some texture, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add raspberries and stir.
- Remove from heat and allow to sit for 3 minutes.
- Serve warm
Notes
The compote will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.
Enjoy the recipe and make it often while all the variety of apples are in season. Please leave me a comment below how you and your family like it.
I would like to try this recipe, but have a question. When do you use the cinnamon stick?
Hi Jane,
Thank you for asking. Add the cinnamon stick to the apples and water. It looks like I omitted it in the recipe thanks for letting me know. I’ll fix it. Enjoy the recipe.