Apple compote with verbena
For this version of stewed apple, we'll add the delicate taste of fresh verbena, which goes very well with apples.
3,026 5/5 (2 reviews)
45 min.
Easy
1.55 €
800 g
4 IngredientsLast modified on: November 23th 2025
For 800 g, you will need:
- 1
1 kg apple - 2
6 sprigs Verbena - 3
50 g caster sugar - 4
5 tablespoons water - Total weight: 1,125 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 45 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Peel 1 kg apple, cut into quarters, remove core, then cut into small pieces.
Pour 1/3 of the apples into the saucepan.
Pour 1/3 of the apples into the saucepan.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Place half the verbena on top.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pour another third of the apples into the pan, and place the other half of the verbena on top.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Finish with the remaining apples, pour in 5 tablespoons water and 50 g caster sugar.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Place over low heat and cover.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 20 min.
From time to time, discover and stir the apples.
Stage 7
They will gradually stew and reduce.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
When the apples are almost all stewed, remove and discard the sprigs of verbena.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 2 min.
Blend if you like a smooth compote.
Stage 10
Your apple-verbena compote is ready, and can now be put into jars.
Remarks
The quantities of sugar and verbena are only indicative, so feel free to adapt them to your taste.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in a closed jar.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 3 RDI=1 % | 170 RDI=20 % | 3 RDI=0 % | 710 RDI=40 % | 2,970 RDI: 40 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 10 RDI=1 % | 0 | 60 RDI=3 % | 260 RDI: 3 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 800 g : 1.55 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Apple
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Caster sugar
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Verbena
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Water
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