Orange Apple Rum Compote Crock Pot
Transform your kitchen into a haven of warm, spiced aromas with this Orange Apple Rum Compote made effortlessly in your crock pot. Combining tender apples and zesty oranges with a hint of dark rum, brown sugar, and fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this slow-cooked delight is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. The addition of vanilla and butter creates a rich, velvety finish that elevates every bite. Ideal as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or creamy yogurt, or savored on its own as a cozy dessert, this easy-to-make compote is both versatile and indulgent. With just 15 minutes of prep and a leisurely 3-hour cook time, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking the ultimate in comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 medium Oranges (juiced and zested)
- 3 tablespoons Dark Rum
- 0.25 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them into the crock pot.
Juice the oranges and zest their peel. Add both the juice and zest to the crock pot with the apples.
Add the dark rum, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the crock pot.
Pour the water into the crock pot and stir everything gently to combine.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat.
Cook the compote on low for 3 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
After cooking, taste the compote and adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
Serve warm as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt, or enjoy it on its own as a comforting dessert or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 260 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
