Almond Free Apple-Sage Compote
Warm, glossy, and fragrant with fresh sage, this compote is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show at the table. Diced apples are cooked down in butter and pure maple syrup until they turn tender and caramelized in a syrupy glaze — no refined sugar, no fuss. A splash of apple cider vinegar added off the heat gives the whole thing a bright, tangy lift that keeps it from tipping into dessert territory. The fresh sage brings an earthy, savory note that makes this equally at home alongside roasted pork, a cheese board, or a stack of fluffy pancakes. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's zero concern about hidden nut-based additives or cross-contamination from shared processing facilities. It comes together in a single saucepan and works beautifully warm or at room temperature, which means you can make it ahead and simply reheat when you're ready to serve.
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6 servings
- 1 ½ lb apples (about 4 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch dice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 6 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the diced apples, maple syrup, water, ground ginger, and salt. Stir to coat, then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and most of the liquid has reduced to a syrupy glaze, 14–16 minutes.
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