A delicious compote that is heavenly in the caramel apple cupcakes I make, as well as a topping for ice cream, in place of jam, or perhaps paired with a pork roast? Any way you use it, it's sure to please!
Ingredients
- salted butter: 4 Tbsp
- apples - peeled, cored, and: 5 piece (chopped)
- maple syrup: 0.5 cup
- water: 0.5 cup
- brown sugar: 0.5 cup
- golden raisins: 0.5 cup
- ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped apples and turn to coat. Cook apples, stirring frequently, until golden in color, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Slowly stir maple syrup, water, brown sugar, raisins, and cinnamon into the apples. Reduce heat and simmer until a thick syrup forms, about 15 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to thicken. Serve hot, or refrigerate and serve cold.
