Sesame Free Apple & Onion Compote
Sweet, jammy, and deeply savory all at once, this apple and onion compote is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Slow-cooked butter-softened onions melt into tender apple pieces, with maple syrup and apple cider vinegar striking that perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Fresh thyme sprigs steep right into the mixture as it simmers, adding an herby, aromatic depth that feels genuinely special for something so simple. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of sesame in any form — no tahini, no sesame oil, no hidden seed blends — so you can cook and serve it with total confidence. It's the kind of recipe that works beautifully as a topping for roasted pork or chicken, spooned alongside a cheese board, or even tucked into a sandwich where you want a little something unexpected. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with minimal fuss, and the result is thick, glossy, and absolutely worth making a double batch.
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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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