High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Apple & Onion Compote

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Apple & Onion Compote

Sweet, savory, and deeply comforting, this apple and onion compote is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Slowly cooked onions develop golden, jammy edges before the apples join in, breaking down into a thick, spoonable mixture that's equal parts rustic and refined. Pure maple syrup does the sweetening here, and a splash of apple cider vinegar keeps things bright and balanced — no corn-derived sweeteners anywhere in sight. That matters more than you might think, since high fructose corn syrup sneaks into a surprising number of store-bought chutneys, jams, and fruit spreads under names that aren't always obvious on the label. Fresh thyme ties the whole thing together with a subtle herbal note that makes this feel genuinely special rather than just thrown together. Serve it warm alongside roasted pork or chicken, spoon it over a sharp cheddar grilled cheese, or pile it onto a cheese board and watch it disappear. It's a small-batch recipe that punches well above its weight.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
¼ tsp fine sea salt
3 medium apples (about 1 ¼ lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp water

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until foamy. Add the onion and salt, stirring to coat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent with golden edges, about 10–12 minutes.
2
Add the apple pieces, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, thyme sprigs, and water. Stir to combine, then cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring every few minutes, until the apples are completely tender and beginning to break down, about 12–15 minutes.

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