Legume Free Apple-Sage Compote
Warm, glossy, and fragrant with fresh sage, this compote is the kind of simple recipe that makes everything it touches taste more special. Diced apples are cooked down in butter and maple syrup until they're tender and coated in a rich, syrupy glaze — then a splash of apple cider vinegar and a handful of sliced sage go in at the end to brighten the whole thing up. That finishing touch of vinegar is a small move with a big payoff, keeping the sweetness balanced and the flavors lively. Ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make this feel cozy without tipping into dessert territory. It's a natural fit alongside roasted pork, poultry, or even a sharp cheese board, and it comes together in a single saucepan with no complicated steps. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and plant- or dairy-based, so there's nothing to second-guess for anyone avoiding legumes in any form.
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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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