Description
Enjoy this simple apple compote made from freeze-dried apples. It’s perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream. It’s quick to make and packed with concentrated apple flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups Chelan Ranch Organics freeze-dried apple slices (cut into 1/2″ pieces for more consistency)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple juice or cider (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Rehydrate the Apples
- In a small saucepan, combine freeze-dried apples with water and apple juice/cider (if using).
- Let sit for 5 minutes to begin softening.
- Cook the Compote
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter (if using).
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and absorb the liquid.
- Finish
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Add more water or apple juice if the mixture is too thick.
- Serve Warm
- Spoon over oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Add nuts – Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Spiked version – Replace some water with bourbon for a richer flavor.
- Make it creamy – Add a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk at the end.
- Use as a filling – Perfect for turnovers, pastries, or hand pies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American