Pork Free Apple-Sage Compote

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time20 min

5.0

(26)

Warm, glossy, and fragrant with fresh herbs, this apple compote is the kind of simple side that quietly steals the show at the table. Diced apples are cooked down in butter and maple syrup until they turn tender and lacquered in a sweet, syrupy glaze — the kind of thing that makes your kitchen smell absolutely incredible. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end cuts through the sweetness and adds a bright, tangy lift that keeps every bite interesting. Fresh sage brings an earthy, slightly savory note that makes this feel far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list would suggest. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. It's equally at home spooned alongside roasted chicken or turkey, stirred into oatmeal, or served as a topping for a simple cheese plate. Make a batch ahead and serve it warm or at room temperature — it holds beautifully and tastes even better as the flavors settle.

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Ingredients

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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