Soy Free Apple-Sage Compote
Sweet, tangy, and fragrant with fresh herbs, this compote is the kind of simple recipe that punches way above its weight. Diced apples cook down in butter and maple syrup until they're tender and coated in a glossy, caramel-like glaze — then a splash of apple cider vinegar and a handful of sliced sage go in off the heat, brightening everything up beautifully. The result is somewhere between a condiment and a side dish, and it works equally well spooned over roasted pork, stirred into oatmeal, or served alongside a cheese board. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of soy, so there's no label-reading required and no sneaky additives to worry about. Ground ginger adds a subtle warmth that ties the apple and sage together in a way that feels almost autumnal no matter the season. It comes together in one pan with minimal prep, making it an easy addition to a weeknight dinner or a low-effort showstopper for a holiday spread.
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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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