5 Most Delicious Apple Compote Recipes
Apple compote is one of the most popular winter preserves. Many people make a traditional single-ingredient compote, some use different apple varieties, and still others add other fruits and berries. In any case, there's plenty of scope for culinary creativity. To give you a starting point when making apple compote, here are a few of the most popular recipes that will appeal not only to novice cooks but also to those looking to try something new.
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Simple apple compote
It's best to start, of course, with a single-ingredient apple compote. This recipe works with any apple variety. You can use just one variety or combine several for a richer, more complex flavor.
Ingredients
- 0.5 kg apples
- 160 G Sahara
- 1.5 l water
Instructions
- First, you need to thoroughly rinse all the fruits under running water.
- Remove the cores and seeds, and cut the remaining flesh into slices of any desired thickness. Even fallen fruit will work for this recipe, as the integrity of the fruit isn't particularly important.
- Place the sliced apples in a sterilized jar so that it is half full.
- Sprinkle the fruit with sugar. The recipe calls for a standard amount of sugar, but you can experiment based on your own tastes.
- At the same time, place a pot of water on the stove. Bring it to a boil, then immediately pour it into the jar of apples, filling it to the lid.
- Seal the jars with the compote with a sterilized lid, but do not seal them! Let them sit for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, drain the syrup that has formed in the jars back into the pan. Only the fruit should remain inside the jars. Bring the fruit water back to a boil.
- Once again, pour the boiling mixture into the jar up to the lid, but this time you need to roll it up or screw the container on with a screw cap.
- Turn the containers over and check if the compote is leaking and if everything is sealed tightly.
- You'll likely notice that the sugar hasn't completely dissolved at the bottom of the jar. This is completely normal. To help it dissolve, turn the jar of hot compote on its side and gently roll it from side to side.
- Next, turn the jar upside down, wrap it in a warm towel or blanket and leave it until it cools completely.
Apple and pear compote
The second most popular compote recipe includes not only apples but also sweet pears. Mint is added to the drink as a special twist, enhancing the compote's aroma and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 kg apples
- 300 G pears
- 250 G Sahara
- 1.5-2 l water
- 2 pcs. sprigs of mint
Instructions
- Rinse the apples and pears thoroughly under running water. This recipe requires whole apples, so discard any bruised or damaged ones.
- The pears need to be cut in half.
- The required amount of water is brought to a boil.
- Fill a pre-sterilized jar with apples and pears. Mint leaves are then added to the fruit for taste. Boiling water is then added to the jar.
- Cover the container with compote with a lid and leave to stand for half an hour.
- After the allotted time, drain the fruit water into a saucepan, add sugar, bring to a boil, and then cook for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the prepared syrup back into the jar with the fruit and seal it with a lid.
- Turn the jar with the drink upside down, wrap it in a warm blanket and leave it to cool.
- Store the compote in a cool place.
Apple compote with chokeberry
An original compote recipe for true connoisseurs. The drink is moderately sweet, with tart notes, making it even more beautiful and rich.
Ingredients
- 750 G apples
- 350 G chokeberries
- 2 l water
- 310 G Sahara
- ½ tsp citric acid
Instructions
- Rinse the apples under running water. Remove the cores and seeds, and cut the fruit into large pieces.
- Wash the chokeberry thoroughly and remove all damaged and broken berries.
- Fill a pre-sterilized jar with chopped apples and rowan berries.
- Bring the water to a boil, then pour it into the jar with the fruit and berries. Cover the jar with a lid and let it sit for half an hour.
- After this, pour the now-cooled fruit water back into the pan, add sugar, stir, and bring to a boil again. Once the water boils, simmer for a couple more minutes.
- Add a small pinch of citric acid to the jar of fruit, then pour in the boiling syrup.
- Roll up the jar of hot compote with a lid, turn it upside down, wrap it in a blanket and leave it to cool.
- Store the finished drink in a cool, dark place.
Apple compote with added grapes
One of the most vibrant and unusual drinks that your family is sure to love. The grapes perfectly complement the apple flavor, enhancing it and adding even more complexity.
Ingredients
- 3 pcs. apples
- 350 G grapes
- 2-2.5 l water
- 230 G Sahara
Instructions
- Rinse the fruit thoroughly under running water.
- Cut the apples in half, remove the cores and seeds. Cut the halves into large pieces.
- Place the apples and grapes in a pre-sterilized jar, add sugar, and cover with water.
- Line the bottom of any pan of a suitable size with towels and fill it with water to half its volume.
- Cover the jar with fruit with a lid and place it in a saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Once the water boils, sterilize the compote for 15 minutes.
- After sterilization, roll up the jar with a sterilized lid.
- Turn the jar upside down, wrap it in a blanket and leave to cool at room temperature.
- Store the finished compote in a cool, dark place.
Plum and apple compote
The combination of plums and apples is also somewhat classic. The tartness and acidity of plums perfectly complement the freshness and brightness of apples.
Ingredients
- 600 G apples
- 430 G drain
- 2 l water
- 250 G Sahara
Instructions
- Rinse the fruit under running water.
- Quarter the apples, remove the cores and seeds. Pit the plums and cut them in half.
- Place the chopped fruit in a sterilized jar.
- Boil the water in a separate saucepan. Pour the boiling water into the jar with the fruit.
- Cover the jar with a lid and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Then pour the water from the jar back into the pan, add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the syrup for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour the hot syrup over the fruit in the jar, seal it with a lid. Turn the jar upside down, cover it with a warm blanket, and let it cool at room temperature.
- Store the finished compote in a cool, dark place.
