This blog post covers an easy recipe for compote de pommes, a delicious and healthy French recipe that makes a great snack or dessert for toddlers. Suitable for little ones 6 months and up, this simple recipe uses only fresh apples and water, making it a nutritious and budget-friendly option for parents looking for healthy and tasty recipes. The blog offers detailed instructions and tips, so even the busiest of parents can easily make this classic French compote in the comfort of their own home.

General Information

• Total Servings: 4
• Cuisine: French
• Course: Dessert
• Keywords: Apple, Compote
• Calories: 146
• Protein: 0.8g
• Carbs: 38.5g
• Fats: 0.2g
• Total Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Total Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4tbsp Water
• 4 medium Gala apples
• 1 Cinnamon stick (4-5cm in length)
• 8 Small cloves
• 2 Allspice
• 25ml Lemon juice

Directions

1. Peel the apples, discard the peel. Core the apples, then chop them into small pieces roughly 1-2 centimeters in size.
2. In a large pot, add in the apples, water and all the spices (cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice).
3. On medium high heat, let it simmer until the liquid has reduced in half, stirring occasionally.
4. Once the compote has thickened and the apples have softened, turn the heat off and stir in the lemon juice.
5. Serve warm or cold, and enjoy!

Recommended Sides

This Compote de Pommes pairs perfectly with a side of vanilla ice cream! (Dad joke alert!) Make it a truly French experience and enjoy your compote with a side of croissant or French bread. Bon Appétit!