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Apple and Pear Compote

This apple and pear compote is a flavorful recipe, and full of sweet fruit. Made without refined sugar, it's perfect for a dessert by itself or to top other dishes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sweet treat
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Claire

Ingredients

  • 2 apples peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 pear peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom optional, or cinnamon.
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Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a pan. Add the diced apples and pear, maple syrup and cardamom (or cinnamon). Bring to a light simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes until the fruit has softened.

Notes

  • Dice the fruit to the size of your choice. If smaller in size then you will likely need less cook time by a few minutes.
  • The spices are optional, and adjust the amount to taste preference.
  • Stir thoroughly so the spices combine evenly amongst the fruit.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • cardamom scores 0, but with a note that some varieties may not be well tolerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg