Learn how to make a delicious homemade unsweetened applesauce compote with a hint of cinnamon. This simple recipe calls for only two main ingredients and contains no added sugar. It's perfect for enhancing your favorite baked treats during apple season.
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Apple compote, or applesauce, is a tasty sauce made from cooked apples. It's naturally sweet and can be used in many dishes, whether you enjoy it by itself or as an ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes.
Ready in just 10 minutes, this homemade apple compote requires only apples and water. Plus, I like to add a dash of vanilla extract and a pinch of warm autumn spices like ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger for extra flavor.
Babies and adults both love this simple apple sauce compote. Whether you enjoy it by the spoonful, drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, mix it into plain yogurt, or use it as a delightful addition to your desserts and cakes, it's a versatile treat for everyone.
Why you'll love this recipe
Looking for Apple recipes? Give these a try, French apple cake, Apple galette, Classic American apple pie and Traditional French Apple tart.
Ingredients for this recipe
You need these ingredients to make Apple cinnamon compote without sugar:
- Apples - Choose sweet and tart kind of apples like Granny Smith apples, Golden Delicious apples, Pink lady, Fuji apples, Honeycrisp apples for the best flavor.
- Water - Use water to simmer the apples and create a sauce-like consistency.
- Cinnamon - Optional, but adds a warm, comforting flavor to your applesauce by adding ground cinnamon or 1- 2 cinnamon sticks to cook in the apples.
- Vanilla - Optional, for a touch of extra sweetness and depth of flavor.
How to make Apple Compote Recipe
Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full recipe instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the recipe card below!
Step 1: Peel apples, remove the core and seeds, and cut them and cut them to have chopped apples.
Step 2: Place the water and lemon juice (optional), ground cinnamon, vanilla, and dice apples in a saucepan.
Step 3: First, bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and gently cook the apples for about 20 to 30 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the chopped apples are softened.
Step 4: Remove from heat when apples are mashed and blend the cooked apples into a smooth applesauce with an immersion blender a food processor or a simple potato masher.
Let cool and enjoy! Let apple compote cool completely to room temperature, transfer the apple mixture to a large pot with a lid and place in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
- Top Oatmeal: Add a dollop of applesauce to your morning oatmeal for a naturally sweet twist.
- Yogurt Parfait: Layer applesauce with yogurt and granola for a delightful parfait.
- Pancake or Waffle Topper: Replace syrup with applesauce on your pancakes or waffles for a healthier breakfast.
- Dessert Topping: Use applesauce as a topping for ice cream, cakes, or pies.
- Baking Substitute: Substitute applesauce for oil or butter in baking recipes for a lighter, healthier option.
- Baby Food: Applesauce is a great option for homemade baby food due to its natural sweetness and smooth texture.
- Dip for Snacks: Dip apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers in applesauce for a tasty snack.
- Baking Ingredient: Use applesauce in recipes for muffins, bread, and cookies to add moisture and reduce fat.
- Bottom tart or pie : as in this old-fashioned rustic apple galette or this puff pastry apple tart or in a Apple pie.
- On French toast: perfect for substituting butter on your morning toast.
Tips for this recipe
Storage instructions
In the fridge: It should only be kept up to a week in the fridge in a mason jar or in an airtight container.
At room temperature: Unless you use a sterilized method of storage then you can leave it at room temperature. But make sure you know the complete method to do it correctly.
How to freeze? Yes, it is also possible to freeze the applesauce. When the applesauce has completely cooled down you can put it in a container with a lid or separate it by portion in storage bags and put them in the freezer for 3 months.
To defrost, place in the refrigerator or leave at room temperature for a while.
Recipe Variations
Recipe Questions
Yes, it is possible to freeze homemade applesauce for up to 3 months in the freezer.
The jar must first be sterilized in boiling water for at least 25 minutes before being used to store the Applesauce.
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I hope you love this cinnamon apple compote. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!
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Applesauce compote
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 portions
Description
The quick and easy recipe for homemade unsweetened apple compote
Ingredients
- 1 kg (5-6) Apples - Golden or Royal Gala
- 100 ml (⅓ cup) water - or apple juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice - optional
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by removing the skin from the apples, remove the center and seeds and cut into small pieces.
- Put the apples chunks, water, vanilla extract and cinnamon ground in a medium saucepan.
- Cook for 10 minutes if you want to leave some chunks and 20 minutes for a smooth consistency. Mix with a wooden spoon throughout the cooking process.
- Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool a little.
- For a smooth texture, place the mixture in your food processor or use a immersion blender
- Then transfer the applesauce to a large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Conservation: one week in the refrigerator in a jar with a lid or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Filling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 1
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
Hello, what is your recipe for topping compote?
Thanks
Hello, just oat flakes or granola and a bit of cinnamon ground.
Hello. This compote must be delicious! Cinnamon and vanilla, I'll try it next time.
So much better homemade!
Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much Annie for your message