Rhubarb and Apple Compote

5 from 3 votes

This rhubarb and apple compote is a fruity sweet treat that is so easy to make. With just four ingredients, it comes together in around 20 minutes for a family dessert. Makes approximately 2 cups.

Prep Time8

Cook Time12

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Sweet treat

Cuisine: American, British

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: cups

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Claire

Equipment

Apple corer
Sharp knife
Large pan / pot

Ingredients

2.5 cups rhubarb diced
2 small red apples cored, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup more to preference

Instructions

If picking your own rhubarb, remove the leaves, wash and dice the stalks into small pieces. For store-bought, dice into small pieces.
Core, peel and dice the apples.
Spoon the butter into a large pan and melt on a low heat. Tip in the fruit and pour in the maple syrup. Stir to combine and bring to a light simmer. Cook for 12 minutes or until the fruit has softened.

Notes

Dice the fruit into roughly similar size pieces so they cook evenly.
Stir once or twice during the cook time.
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:

rhubarb scores 1 with a note stating 'controversial. Often well tolerated. Oxalic acid'.

Nutrition