Sunday Favorites: Mini Apple Pies and Apple Compote from One Batch
Apple season is here, and this week I’m sharing a little kitchen trick I love: one pot of apples, used two ways.
I cooked a batch of the apple filling from my rustic slab apple pie on the stove. I used part of it for sweet mini apple pies, and the rest became an apple compote I’ve been spooning over my oatmeal all week. One afternoon of cooking gave me dessert today and cozy breakfasts for days.
Ingredients for mini apple pies and apple compote
What you’ll need:
- Granny Smith apples
- Store-bought pie crust
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Cinnmamon
- Butter
The apple filling
The filling comes straight from my rustic slab apple pie. This time I cooked it on the stovetop first. Mini pies don’t bake long enough to soften raw apples, so starting on the stove means tender apples in every bite. Make extra depending on how many mini pies you are making, so you have plenty left over for compote.
How to cook it:
- Toss the sliced apples with the sugar and cinnamon from the slab pie recipe.
- Add everything to a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring often, for about 20 minutes, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape and the juices have thickened.
- Let it cool a little before filling the pies.
For a more complete recipe, see this post: Rustic Slab Apple Pie
Apple Compote for Oatmeal
The leftover filling is my favorite part. Spoon it into a clean jar for a ready-made apple compote for the week. To store: Keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
Ways to enjoy it:
- Warmed over a bowl of oatmeal with a splash of cream and a few toasted walnuts
- Stirred into plain or vanilla yogurt
- Spooned over pancakes or waffles
- On top of vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert
If you’d like it a little saucier for breakfast, warm it with a spoonful of water or apple cider.
More Sunday Favorites
Dear New York, I Love You
We continue our search for apartments in New York City. Walking the streets of New York in the fall is like being in a movie. One of my favorite New York books is by my friend and artist, Ria Sim. Her book Dear New York, I Love You is a love letter to the city as much as it is a guidebook. Some of my favorite shops and restaurants are pages in her book. And some places I didn’t know about until I read it. So today, to celebrate fall in New York, I am giving away a copy of Ria’s book! Leave a comment to be entered to win. And make sure to follow Ria on Instagram @coffeecakescafe
Outfit of the week
Left: Jeans // Navy cashmere sweater // Shirt // Mary Jane Pumps in Olive // Velveteen jeans // Shirt // Cashmere turtleneck // Red suede loafers // Right: Red suede loafers // Pink toile scarf // Leather tote Bag // Olive green Mary Jane pumps // Ballet flats with pink trim // Clutches
I met my friend Suzanne at the J.McLaughlin store she manages in Darien, CT, to talk about their upcoming fashion show to benefit the Stamford Health Bennett Cancer Center.
I’m wearing brown velveteen jeans and this gorgeous cashmere turtleneck with the prettiest details, like elevated stitching along the back and trimmed cuffs. I did size up so I can wear a shirt under it comfortably. The Finn striped shirt is a little bit oversized with a drop shoulder. It’s the perfect shirt to wear on its own, or layered under a sweater or jacket. It comes in this white and blue stripe combination too!
Let’s check in with Cindy & Mary Ann!
That’s all I have this week! With our daughter getting married next weekend, I’ve been a little distracted. Next week I plan to share a few of the planning details, like custom matchbooks, cocktail napkins, and guest towels from For Your Party.
I’m so excited for the photos of Madeline’s wedding. How darling are those little apple tarts? I’m going to pin them right now.