Since Fall is officially here, I thought it was about time I shared one of my favorite go-to desserts. This dessert has it all: it’s easy, healthy, perfect for infants, for toddlers, and even for dinner parties!
If you have a Slow Cooker, this Compote is about to become your best friend.
A batch makes 12 huge servings, freezes great and is so versatile. See below for some of my serving suggestions. There are seriously endless ways to use this – I would love to hear some of yours on my Facebook Page!
NOTES:
If you can not find Brown Rice Syrup, you can substitute Honey (ONLY for babies over one year), Brown Sugar or Agave.
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Crockpot Apple Pear Sauce
- 4 pounds apples Granny Smith, Rome, or Jonagold, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 to 2 pounds pears Bartlett, peeled, cored and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown rice syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 cup organic apple juice Pear Juice, or water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Peel, core and cut apples and pears into small pieces (approximately 1/4” thick). I like to use an apple cutter to quickly core and section the apples. Saves me a lot of time and all I have to do is quickly cut the apple sections into evenly sized pieces.
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Place in crockpot along with juice, cinnamon, and brown rice syrup.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
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When cooking time is up, add vanilla extract and stir.
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Can be served both Hot and Cold.
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Serving Suggestions:
For Infants:
Use a fork to further crush the soft apples and pears into a smooth, applesauce-like texture.
For Toddlers:
Serve with crushed Graham Crackers on top, mixed in with yogurt, oatmeal, spread on toast, pancakes, waffles, or just by itself!
For Adults:
Any of the above or serve hot in mini-pastry crusts with a small scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and top with raw walnuts. Perfect way to end a Dinner Party!
Enjoy!
I’m making this today and will use it in/on Angela Liddon’s “Make-Ahead Oatmeal” (http://ohsheglows.com/2011/09/20/make-ahead-steel-cut-oatmeal-4-new-oatmeal-recipes/). Can’t wait to try it. mmmmm
Of course vanilla gelato would be yummy or on bits of Stilton, bleu, gorgonzola, chevre…. ok I like cheese.
thanks
Nice – sounds like a yummy breakfast!
I have a plethora of apples from my mom’s little orchard. Will be trying this one, perhaps tomorrow!
Your house will smell so good! Enjoy 🙂