Description
Turn to quince and apples to create a simple, comforting Spiced Apple Compote with Quince Fruit (vegan and gluten-free), which is light in added sugars, and rich in sweet spices and flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ teaspoons dairy-free, soft margarine
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- ½ cup apple juice, unfiltered, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons whisky (optional)
- 2 large quince (8 ounces each), cored, peeled, thinly sliced
- 2 large apples (8 ounce each), cored, peeled, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Place margarine, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, maple syrup (optional), apple juice, and whisky (optional) in a medium pot. Heat over medium until bubbly.
- Add sliced quince, apple, and raisins, stir well and cover pot. Cook for 10 – 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender yet firm.
- Add walnuts and serve warm.
- Makes 6 servings (about 2/3 cup each).
Notes
Recipe is adapted from The Plant-Powered Diet by Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g