Macadamia Free Apple-Sage Compote
Warm, glossy, and fragrant with fresh sage, this compote is the kind of simple 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 lacquered in a syrupy glaze — no refined sugar, no fuss. A splash of apple cider vinegar added at the end brightens everything up and keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. The ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make this feel intentional rather than thrown together. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking into your dish. It works beautifully spooned over roasted pork, stirred into oatmeal, or served alongside a cheese board where it can really show off. This is the kind of recipe you make once and then find yourself reaching for all season long.
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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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