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.

4 servings
32 min

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. 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. 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. 3.

    Compote can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Gently reheat before serving, if desired.

    5 min