Macadamia 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 butter and yellow onion build a jammy, golden base, while fresh apple pieces melt into the mix with help from maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and a few sprigs of thyme. The result is a thick, spoonable compote that hits every note — sweet, tangy, herby, and just a little rich. It pairs beautifully alongside roasted pork, grilled chicken, a sharp cheese board, or even a simple bowl of oatmeal. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based fillers sneaking into your meal. The technique is low and slow, which means the flavors have time to develop into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Make a batch ahead of time and keep it on hand — it only gets better as it sits.
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6 servings
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 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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