Apple and Peach Compote
A warmly spiced fruit compote combining tender Granny Smith apples and ripe peaches, simmered in apple cider with cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger until caramelized and syrupy.
Ingredients
- •2 whole Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, each cut into 8 wedges
- •2 whole ripe peaches, each cut into 8 wedges
- •2 tablespoons sugar
- •¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- •¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •½ cup apple cider
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Toss apples, peaches, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Once butter is melted, add fruit mixture and cook, tossing occasionally, until fruit is golden brown and caramelized, 5-7 minutes.
7 min
- 2.
Add cider to skillet, reduce heat to low, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding splashes of water if liquid reduces too quickly, until juices are syrupy and fruit is tender, 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then stir in lemon juice.
20 min
- 3.
Compote can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Gently reheat before serving, if desired.
5 min
