This has to be one of my most cooked recipes, I make it at least once a week. In fact, I make it so often that I just do everything by eye now; throw in a bit of this and bit of that without following any measurements or instructions. This is also why it was one of my hardest recipes to write; actually thinking about what goes into the compote and what happens during the cooking process was a lot trickier than it sounds. But the end result was so worth it! A sweet puree bursting with big chunks of fruit… every bit as delicious as it sounds.

Cooking apples are the main base of this recipe, they really help to thicken the whole thing up and, in my opinion, taste best when left a little chunky. But, from here you can pretty much add whatever fruit you like: strawberries, rhubarb, pears, plums… the possibilities are endless! You can use fresh or frozen fruit (I normally use frozen because it’s a lot cheaper but it’s also a great way to use up any mushy, overripe fruit).

After you’ve added all of your fruit, add a splash of liquid to cover the bottom of the pan. Plain water works well, but I sometimes like to add a dash of store-bought juice or smoothie to add a little more flavour. Sprinkle either a bit of sugar or a squeeze of maple syrup to help reduce the tartness of the fruit – this is especially important if your using naturally bitter fruit like rhubarb! Now all that’s left to do is let it all simmer down to a juicy fruit puree. Once cooked, this can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.

I love adding this to yogurt, porridge, overnight oats or pretty much anything. It’s delicious and so easy to make!

Rosie x

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Apple Berry Compote

Delicious thick, chunky apple berry compote bursting with juicy berries. This is one of my favourite recipes, and the one that I make most often; you'll always find a pot of this sitting in my fridge! It's super quick and easy to make and always tastes so scrumptious. You can use any fruit or juice that you want, the only thing that needs to stay the same is the cooking apple, as this is what binds it together. Of course, you can use frozen fruits if you'd prefer! Delicious served with yogurt and granola or on top of your porridge or overnight oats. Enjoy!

Course

Breakfast

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Passive Time

25 minutes

Servings

grams

Ingredients

• 1 Large Cooking Apple peeled, cored and chopped into small chunks
• 1 Handful Fresh Strawberries
• 1 Handful Fresh Blueberries
• Splash Fresh Orange Juice or any juice of choice
• Sprinkle Granulated Sugar maple syrup can be used if preferred

Course Breakfast Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Passive Time 25 minutes Servings grams Ingredients 1 Large Cooking Apple peeled, cored and chopped into small chunks 1 Handful Fresh Strawberries 1 Handful Fresh Blueberries Splash Fresh Orange Juice or any juice of choice Sprinkle Granulated Sugar maple syrup can be used if preferred

Instructions

1. Place all of the fruit into your pan
2. Add enough juice to cover the bottom of the pan, and sprinkle the sugar on top
3. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for roughly 10 minutes, or until the fruit starts to go soft, stirring frequently
4. Remove from the heat and allow the compote to cool
5. Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and allow to cool
6. Store in the fridge for 2-3 days

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