Apple and ginger compote

Apple and ginger compote

Desserts

A simple and delicious apple compote with ginger, perfect for winter evenings.

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Apple and ginger compote is a comforting dessert that can be prepared in just a few minutes. The ginger adds a spicy note that complements the sweetness of the apples.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time—
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total1 hr 10 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmaceration
  • Estimated cost$1.39 $0.35 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.04
  • $0.20
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the apples, dry them, and cut them into quarters. Remove the core and cut them into small pieces. ≈ 8 min
  2. Place the apples in a bowl. ≈ 3 min
  3. Peel the ginger and finely chop it. ≈ 8 min
  4. Add the ginger to the mixture with the apples. ≈ 3 min
  5. Fill with freshly chilled ginger ale and let it sit for an hour.
  6. Then, add very cold mineral water. ≈ 3 min
  7. Chill the compote by adding ice cubes.

The bill

Apple and ginger compote

  • 3 apples$1.04
  • apple juice$0.20
  • A piece of ginger$0.15

Total$1.39

that's $0.35 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3 apples
  • apple juice
  • Ginger Ale
  • A piece of ginger
  • 2 bottles of mineral water
  • Ice cubes

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