Apple Compote

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Christmas Morning Breakfast

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 cups, 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split in half
1 tablespoon Calvados or brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
8 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cubed

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, Calvados, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt and bring to a boil. Boil gently until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the apples and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and remove the vanilla bean pods. Let cool to room temperature before serving. (The mixture will thicken as it cools.) Serve as an accompaniment to breakfast items, such as toast, French toast, waffles, pancakes, or as a topping for ice cream or pound cakes.

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Vivi Brooklyn, NY 07-05-2009
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Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

If you like to thicken it, add a tablespoon of cornstarch and boil more. Add more if you want it thicker. I substituted... brandy with dark rum. This is a good recipe if you are looking for a basic compote to complement something...Try it with ricotta cheese icecream, its delicious!!Read more
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Jen Clayton, CA 05-28-2009
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It was ok.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I really wish the juices would have thickend more. I tried adding some brown sugar and I put it in the fridge overnight but... it didn't help. I'm sure I'll look for another recipe if I want to make this again. Read more
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ann marie Perrysburg, OH 09-16-2008
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"Great pork sidedish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this as a sidedish for a pork tenderloin potluck dinner. I love to have at least one make-ahead, room-temperature... item for big gatherings. I did skip the expensive vanilla bean. I had some apples ready when the mixture boiled and added the rest as ready. I liked the varied texture. I did add walnuts and dried cranberries when I was ready to put the dish on the table. I also put some leftovers in the freezer and used them tonight. After at least five weeks, it was still great.Read more
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Anonymous 08-07-2007
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awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this was perfect!!!!!!!!!
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KAREN chesterfield, VA 12-16-2006
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an easy and versatile recipe. It tasted great with bagels and I think even better with spong cake!
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Anonymous 11-24-2006
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Great Gift
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a very good recipe, I did add about 3-4 extra tablespoons of sugar (I like mine a little sweeter) I am just not... sure of the shelf life of this so if anyone knows it please let me know.Read more