Spicy Apple Compote with Cider

by Editorial Staff

Summary

Prep Time	30 mins
Total Time	30 mins
Course	Dessert
Cuisine	European
Servings (Default: 2)

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring the cider to the boil and reduce by half (about 10 minutes). In the meantime, wash, peel, core and cut the apples into small pieces. Wash lemon with hot water, dry it and rub the peel, squeeze out the juice.
Add the apples, lemon zest and juice to the cider and cook covered for about 15 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Puree half of the apple pieces or mash them with a fork and put them back in the pan. Add sugar to taste. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg and bring to the boil again.
Pour hot compote into prepared glasses and let stand on the lid for about 5 minutes.
Can be kept for approx. 4 months.

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