Apple Compote

Contributed By: mjlachica
Emeril Lagasse

Recipe Summary Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: 6 cups, 6 servings

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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Dessert

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Ingredients

2 cups Water
1/3 cup Sugar
1/2 Vanilla bean, split in half and inside scraped
1 tablespoon Calvados(apple flavored liquor) or brandy
1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
8 Large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cubed

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, Calvados, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt and bring to a boil. Boil gently until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the apples and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and remove the vanilla bean pods. Let cool to room temperature before serving. (The mixture will thicken as it cools.) Serve as an accompaniment to breakfast items, such as toast, French toast, waffles, pancakes, or as a topping for ice cream or pound cakes.