Warm Apple Dessert Compote with Ice Cream
Treat yourself to the cozy, comforting flavors of this Warm Apple Dessert Compote with Ice Cream, a perfect blend of sweet, spiced apples and creamy indulgence. Featuring tender sliced apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cooked in a luscious cinnamon-spiced butter sauce with hints of nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla, this quick dessert is ready in just 25 minutes. A touch of lemon juice adds brightness, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the compote's sauce is luxuriously thick and glossy. Served warm atop scoops of vanilla ice cream and optionally topped with crunchy pecans or walnuts, this easy skillet recipe creates a stunning medley of textures and flavors perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight treats. Get ready to savor the ultimate homemade dessert that delivers a comforting taste of fall with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts, optional)
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the apple slices to the skillet and stir to coat them in the butter. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger over the apples. Stir well to evenly coat the apples in the sugar and spices.
Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water to form a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the skillet while stirring to thicken the sauce.
Continue cooking the apples for another 3-5 minutes, or until they are tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the compote cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Scoop vanilla ice cream into bowls and spoon the warm apple compote over the top.
If desired, sprinkle with chopped nuts for added texture and crunch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1439 mg | 31% | |
*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.
