Apple Compote With No Refined Sugar [vegan] [gluten free]

Name: Apple Compote With No Refined Sugar [vegan] [gluten free]
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 medium jar
Ingredients: 1kg apples [2.2 lbs]; 12 pitted dates; juice of 1/2 lemon; 250ml water [US 1 cup]; 1 tsp vanilla extract (to taste); 1 tsp cinnamon (to taste)

Published on November 5, 2015 | In French | By theflexitarian |

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- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 Minutes
- Yield
- 1 medium jar
- Difficulty Level

Apple compote (French for applesauce) is a classic. It pleases everyone. So versatile, it is one of the first healthy purée I gave my kids as babies and still one of my dad’s favourite snack at almost 80.

Apple compote is quick and easy to make. Homemade, certainly tastes better than store-bought versions which I usually found to sweet.

This recipe uses dates instead of sugar. You can eat it on its own for breakfast, snack, lunchbox or dessert. It is also a perfect topping for yoghurt (with homemade muesli as on the picture above), pancakes or simply toast.

You can use this apple compote to replace eggs in vegan cakes or if you feel a bit more ambitious, get some puff pastry and make apple turnovers.

I added some vanilla and cinnamon but feel free to tweak with your favourite spice.

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Fat, Nut-Free, Soya-Free, Vegan

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Ingredients

1kg apples [2.2 lbs]
12 pitted dates
juice of 1/2 lemon
250ml water [US 1 cup]
1 tsp vanilla extract (to taste)
1 tsp cinnamon (to taste)

Instructions

Peel and core the apples. Cut into small chunks and place in a saucepan.
Add very finely chopped dates.
Add lemon juice and water. Cook covered under medium/ high heat until apples have puréed. Make sure you stir frequently so the compote does not stick to the bottom of the pan. It should take around 20 minutes.
When apple are cooked purée compote completely with a fork. Leave to cool down a little.
Add cinnamon and vanilla to taste.
This apple compote can be eaten warm, at room temperature or cold. It will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for at least 7 days.

Ready in : 30 Minutes
Course : Desserts, Kids' Lunchbox, Snacks
Recipe Type : August Recipes, December Recipes, February Recipes, January Recipes, November Recipes, October Recipes, September Recipes
Ingredient : Apple Recipes

4 Responses to Apple Compote With No Refined Sugar [vegan] [gluten free]

William May 1, 2017 at 3:46 pm #

This looks good.
How much tweaking would be required if I wanted to use another type of fruit (blueberries, strawberries, etc.)?
Thanks.

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- theflexitarian May 2, 2017 at 9:46 am #
  
  Using only berries will be more liquid like a coulis rather than a compote. You could thicken the coulis with 1 or 2 Tbsp of corn flour (diluted in water to avoid lumps). Otherwise you could use 1/3 berries for 2/3 apples and follow the rest of the recipe “as is”. Annabelle
  
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Kelly March 26, 2021 at 11:50 pm #

I love this recipe, not refined sugar filled.. It’s a recipe I keep coming back to each Autumn and Winter – thanks!

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- theflexitarian March 27, 2021 at 7:23 am #
  
  Thank you Kelly! So glad you like it. Annabelle
  
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