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.
Annie, I can’t wait to see where you land in beautiful New York City🍎
Me too, Elizabeth! xx
Things I haven’t told you yet: although I’ve lived in Portland OR for more than 2 decades, my adventures began with 3 decades in CT where I’d often abscond to NYC via metro north. Yup, I can still name all the stops in that same voice cadence that the conductor used way back when (IYKYK!) My 15 minutes of fame: dancing with Lenny Kravitz at Earth Day in Central Park in the 80s. Lisa Bonet was bopping with baby Zoe nearby. I’d love a copy of the book Dear New York, I Love You!
Christine, I can hear all those stops too, and the way they announce them! So funny! What a fun time to be in New York!
Hi Annie,
Happy Sunday! Such beautiful apple pies!! I love J. McLaughlin Dina Cashmere and have a fair number of them they wear so well. Last year I bought the olive one and this year I am already thinking about a new color. Have a wonderful weekend!
Francesca! Those sweaters are perfect for your trip to the UK! It’s almost sweater weather here; we’ve had a few days, but then the warm weather returns!
Your apple pie/compote recipe looks delicious and I’m looking forward to trying. I have a love affair with NY also and am envious of your apartment shopping.
Thank you, Edwina! It’s a dream come tru, but I do hope we find something soo!
Love the apple compote idea! Yum! My daughter and I are heading to NY next week! So excited!
Oh, how wonderful! Have a fabulous time!
I love NY in the fall too. We visit my daughter in college nearby and try to get up to Sleepy Hollow and the Great Pumpkin Blaze each fall. Until then, this recipe will be a festive distraction!
Hi Jenny! There’s a cute new candy shop in Sleepy Hollow! I’ve been following the owner on Instagram; it looks adorable fo0r your next visit!
Congrats to your family – esp. your daughter and her soon-to-be husband. Thanks for the give away! (And love the Dina cashmere).
Oh my gosh! I made the Tomato Goat Cheese Tart this morning for my husband. It was delicious!
Susan! I may have to make it one more time with the very last of our garden tomatoes! So good, right?
Walking the streets of New York in the fall has a special sort of magic … and the book by your friend, Ria, looks like it has its own special sort of magic! Thank you for sharing something so lovely with all of us.
Hi Annie!
Lovely autumn post! Good luck on the home hunt!
Thanks karen!
Hi Annie,
Fall in NYC sounds wonderful, especially as the weather is scorching here in Southern California (even along the coast)! I appreciate the posts you’ve written about NYC. I discovered you a little before my son started his freshman year at NYU (he’s a junior now). I keep a list of your suggestions on my phone, and during trips to visit or move him into a new dorm or apartment, I try to visit some of the shops, bakeries, restaurants, and attractions you have recommended. Thank you for your suggestions and good luck with the apartment search!
Hi Julie, we used to live in Dana Point, so I still follow the weather, and I’ve been seeing extreme heat warnings this week! Ria’s book has many places around NYU to discover during your visits to see your son. Don’t those years go by so fast? Enjoy!
xo
So excited for your move to New York City!
What a great place, so much to do and see and enjoy! I’ll be looking forward to see where you decide to land!! Happy house hunting!
Thank you, Chris!
Dear Annie,
You have lovely creative and talented friends. I hope just the “right apartment” shows up soon so you can more easily enjoy city life with them.
Our eldest son will be delighted with the smells of mini apple pies when he comes for lunch on Wednesday. My husband is hoping I’ll save a bit of the filling for his yogurt breakfasts.
May Madeline’s wedding surpass your expectations. Joy to you all!
Love from Diney on Mercer Island
The mini apple pies are adorable! A perfect way to welcome Autumn! And though I live in Oklahoma, I do love New York in the fall.
Hi Heather! New York in the fall is like a movie!
Hello Diney! Nothing beats the smell of apple pie (any size) baking in the oven on a fall day! The perfect thing to come home to at any age! We are very excited about this coming weekend!
xx
Annie, I know you will find the perfect place! I’m keeping a little extra hope for rooftop access.
I remember when in NYC years ago, attending a few occasions in the homes of various accessory and jewelry vendors, and I was always amazed by their wonderfully efficient use of space. It was always a treat to find a narrow little stairways that led up to a rooftop.
The little pies and uses for apple compote are perfect for this new season.
And most of all… Happy Wedding Week! 🤍💍
I hope you’re able to share a few photos with your longtime friends who have had the joy of watching the “Diamonds” grow and glow through the years. What a beautiful and exciting week for your family!♥️
Thank you so much, Lynne! I always appreciate your kindness! We will have to be efficient with so much less space, but I think that’s half the fun…it’s an adventure! I hope for roof access too, but we’ll see! We are very excited for this weekend! Only a few more days! xx
I love New York in every season! Congratulations on the next season in your life!
Thanks so much, Judy!
These little apple pies look so delicious. I am also anxious to make some of the doily ghosts from your previous post. Thanks for the opportunity for the book give-a-way. Fall in NYC is the best.
Janet! I hope you do make a few paper doily ghosts! They are so charming!
I’m extra excited to follow along with your move to the city! Our youngest son is moving back to Kansas City after 8.5 years in Brooklyn. I’m happy he’ll be closer, but I know he’ll leave part of his heart.
Annie I love your pies ! Smart idea using the compote and having it with oatmeal or yogurt!
You look lovely in the JMcLaughlin look. We have one too and I love their things.
I am so excited about your move!!
Wishing you a wonderful wedding week. Exciting times! xo