Apple compote

Welcome to Paulina Cocina, ladies and gentlemen! What a beautiful day today... bright sunshine and a great desire to cook something delicious. The day is perfect for making a recipe like this: Apple Compote . We could say it's for "having dessert during the week," even though we know it'll be gone in two days.

A spectacular idea for a mid-afternoon snack or to satisfy that sweet craving. This post is worth a try, as it's perfect for making easy recipes like this one, which you can use to make many more. If you love apple recipes, I recommend trying this apple pie , which never fails; it's one of the gems of this cooking blog.

Today we'll learn the easiest way to make applesauce , how to preserve it, and all the tricks we should know if we're just getting into the world of compotes.

About applesauce

Compote itself is an ancient technique used for generations, involving boiling the fruit of your choice with sugar and a little cinnamon. This evolved into a delicious dessert and remains a hit today on those sweet tooth days.

Widely used for being a unique way to give fruit to children , it's a beloved recipe among little ones. It's an excellent food for babies , especially those who don't have teeth yet, because it's so soft and crunchy.

Apple and pear compote are the most classic , and with proper techniques, we can be very successful preparing them and using them for other meals.

Uses of compote in the kitchen

Although this dessert is usually eaten straight up, we can also serve it as a side dish with other dishes, such as ice cream scoops or crepes, just to name a few. Depending on your tastes, you can create a thousand ideas with apple compote as an ingredient. You can also add a little cinnamon and vanilla for flavor.

A little secret between us: If you add a splash of liquor, it makes a great change and the flavor is unbeatable... try it!

For the daring in the kitchen, I recommend it as a companion to roasted meats; when used well, it is ideal.

Recommendations before preparing compote

• One way to give it a unique touch is by adding rum. If you don't like rum, or don't have any, you can use brandy. Don't worry, the alcohol evaporates.
• We can replace the white sugar with panela , since this is very aromatic and goes very well with it.
• If you'd like to flavor it with vanilla , the ideal time to add the essence is when you remove the compote from the heat.
• If you're looking for a more puree-like compote , simply cook the apple a little longer and then mash it with a fork or potato masher. Otherwise, some people like to taste the fruit pieces, and the modus operandi is the opposite.
• An interesting idea is to mix half apples and half pears . The result is a completely different compote with flavors that combine very well.
• As soon as you finish making it, don't miss trying it warm and accompanied by vanilla ice cream.

How do you store compote?

Once the compote is cold, place it in a jar with a lid and refrigerate. It will keep perfectly for 2-3 days if made without sugar and up to 5-6 days if made with sugar. Freezing it is always an option; it's best to divide it into several containers and take it out as needed.

In the comments, tell me what desserts you like to make with applesauce as an ingredient! 

See you next time.
Yami

Apple compote recipe

Ingredients

• 3 medium apples
• 300 ml of water
• 150 gr. of sugar
• 1 cinnamon branch (optional)

Traditional apple compote

1. Place the water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat to gradually dissolve the sugar. Cook for a couple of minutes until a very light syrup forms.
2. Wash, peel, and cut the apples into chunks of your choice. Add them to the mixture just as the syrup begins to bubble slightly. Add the cinnamon stick, cover, and reduce heat. Cook for 30 minutes. (The cooking time will depend on the size of the pieces.) 
3. After the time has passed, remove from the heat and serve warm.

Sugar-free applesauce

The procedure is very similar , this time we are going to do it in the microwave, but you can easily do it in a frying pan:

1. In a microwave-safe container, add 2 tablespoons of water for each apple used, along with a little lemon juice and a cinnamon stick. Place the apples directly over the water (peeled and sliced to your liking).
2. Cook for 4 minutes at full power. Repeat this process for each apple you cook.
3. Finally, drain the apple, remove the cinnamon, and blend until you get the desired texture. 

Optional: Use a little sweetener.

To make it in a pan , you have to cook for 25 or 30 minutes over low-moderate heat and that's it! ??