Apple Plum Cardamom Compote

I’m in in full fall mode, even though it’s still technically summer. The air is crisp and a change in season always inspires me to get creative in the kitchen. Gorgeous early fall produce is everywhere here in Southern Ontario and I want it all!
This lovely compote is a great way to use up fruit when you over buy and just can’t get to it in time (me). It’s really a homemade applesauce, but adding plums gives it a boost in flavour AND the colour is just so pretty.
I like it a little on the tart side, but if you like increase the sugar to 1/2 cup.
What I really love most about this recipe is how many ways you can use it. It’s perfect on yogurt, ice cream, sandwiches, a sub for cranberry sauce at holiday time, tarts, cheesecake and even savoury dishes like Braised Pork Chops in Apple Plum Pan Sauce (recipe coming soon!) . Keep refrigerated for up to 10 days. Freezes well.

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Apple Plum Cardamom Compote

Course Condiment

Cuisine Canadian, French

Keyword apple recipes, brunch, compote, fall harvest,, fruit recipe, plum recipes, vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings 1 Litre

Ingredients

6 apples peeled, cored,chopped (any variety)
4 red or black plums pitted and chopped (Not peeled)
1 tsp ground cardamom
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tsp grated orange zest
1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a large pot.
Cook for 10 minutes covered on medium high heat.
Using a rubber spatula or masher break up the fruit as much and you can. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 10 more minutes or until the fruit is completely broken down.
Place in mason jars and keep refrigerated