Name: Spiced Apple Pear Compote
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 Cups
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; ¼ cup golden raisins; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; ½ teaspoon Mary’s Cognac Barrel-Aged Vanilla Extract; A pinch of salt; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; A pinch of allspice; 2 teaspoons Calvados or any other brand of apple brandy; 3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch dice; 1 pear (I like to use Bartlett pears), peeled cored and cut into ½-inch dice

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Spiced Apple Pear Compote

Author: Mary DiSomma

My favorite spiced apple pear compote recipe is super easy to make and delicious on so many things! I love it with pound cake, angel food cake, ice cream, and more. I’ve used it as a topping on many desserts—but also for savory options. It goes great with a good roast recipe, for example. I particularly like a little scoop of compote with my homemade pork roast!

Ingredient Tips

Speaking of apples, I love using Honeycrisp, Pink Ladies, Gala, or Granny Smith apples for this recipe. For pears, I recommend looking for Bartlett pears and specifically ones that are not overripe. They’ll be much easier to work with, and they retain their texture during the cooking process. Oh, I’m getting hungry already. Let’s get cooking!

Preparation + Preservation Tips

This compote is so versatile that it goes well on almost anything. It’s fantastic on a piping-hothomemade Dutch baby pancake. It elevates a good roast, like I mentioned earlier—I love serving this on the side with myHard Cider Pork Roast with Pink Lady Apples recipe. It’s better than cranberry sauce and perfectly complements the flavors of the roast. If you’re looking for an alternative to cranberry sauce in general, this recipe adds a warming touch to the holiday dinner spread, too.

Another way to serve your favorite fruit compote recipes is on a charcuterie board. Compote makes a wonderful addition to your charcuterie spread because it pairs well with cheese, crackers, and more. Learn how to make your own simple and beautiful charcuterie board with these helpful resources.

Tips on How to Make a Simple (and Beautiful) Charcuterie Board→

Dutch Baby with Blueberries, Lemon Curd, or Apple Pear Compote→

Hard Cider Pork Roast with Pink Lady Apples→

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