With only two ingredients, this simple and nutritious fruit compote is equally suited for babies or adults!
I’m in the midst of testing recipes for my upcoming book, Natural Baby Cookbook, which means I’m up to my ears in baby purees! When Sienna was younger, I made all of her food. CLICK HERE to see my post on making homemade baby food. Now that she’s older, she’s moved on from purees but still enjoys dishes like this Strawberry Apple Compote.
It’s a simple and nutritious recipe that just involves cooking apples and strawberries together on the stovetop. Depending on how old your baby is and his ability to chew, you can either puree it until it’s completely smooth or you can mash it with a potato masher or fork for a chunkier texture. If your baby can’t tolerate strawberries, you can also make this dish by combining apple with other fruits like apricots, cherries, plums or other berries. The compote can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Unlike a traditional compote, this dish has no added sugar or syrup. This is because you shouldn’t add any sugar when preparing food for babies less than 1 year of age. If you’re making this dish for yourself, you can add a small amount of honey or sweetener of your choice (honey should not be given to babies less than 1 year of age because of the risk of botulism). In today’s world, children are so used to eating processed food filled with salt, sugar, artificial colors and flavorings. When you make your own baby food, you can use fresh, wholesome, natural ingredients. By doing this, your baby will learn to appreciate and love these real flavors. Also, I prefer to use organic fruit for this recipe because conventionally raised apples and strawberries are consistently listed on the “dirty dozen.” The “dirty dozen” are the fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues. The list is published yearly by the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit environmental research organization.
Don’t have a baby? No worries, this compote has a wide range of applications. It makes a great topping for yogurt or ice cream. It’s also perfect to pour over your pancakes or waffles in the morning. Try layering some of the compote with Greek yogurt, granola and fresh berries for a delicious breakfast parfait. Or make fruity hand pies with store-bought pie crust dough. For a grownup treat, it’s delicious added to cocktails- stir some into a glass of Prosecco for a unique twist on a bellini.
Strawberry Apple Compote
Makes about 1 ½ cups (12 oz)
Author: The Foodie Physician
Recipe type: Baby and Toddler Food
Ingredients
- 1 large apple (8 ounces), peeled and chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Place the apples and strawberries in a medium saucepan with ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer 15-20 minutes until fruit is tender.
- Mash with a potato masher or fork or puree to desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: One (1/4 cup) Calories: 30 Fat: 0.1g Saturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 7.8g Sodium: 0mg Fiber: 1.3g Protein: 0.4g
I love making compotes! I made one yesterday that was peach-rhubarb, it was perfect in oatmeal 🙂 Love that this has no added sugar!
Thanks! Peach-rhubarb sounds amazing!
Yum! This looks like it would be delicious on vanilla ice cream 🙂 Do you think you could make it in the crock pot?
Thanks Lauren! Sure, you could definitely make it in a crock pot 🙂
You are right, Sonali – this delicious 2-ingredient compote can be enjoyed in so many, many ways! I would love this on some plain Greek Yogurt – am thinking it would make for a way better fruity yogurt bowl than those fruit on the bottom store bought ones!
Thanks so much Shashi! Putting it on vanilla Greek yogurt is exactly what we did with some it and it was great 🙂
What's funny is that now Joey has moved on from purees he's still trying to get his little hands on Anthony's pureed food when I'm feeding him! Love that this compote has ZERO added sugar!
Hey, who doesn't love a good puree 🙂 Thanks Katie!
Such a quick and easy recipe! Yes to all your suggestions, esp the bellini 😉
As always, we're on the same page 😉
This looks wonderful! Though I don't have a baby, I'd gladly slather this on toast. 🙂
Haha, sounds like a plan 🙂
Such a pity I didn't have such a lovely compote when I was a baby! Or I just don't remember that fact:) Anyways, you reminded me about chilled fruit (dessert) soupes which I haven't made for ages, and now I've got to make a few!
Such a pity indeed 🙂 Chilled fruit soups…yum! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Wow, this is so easy! I am all about no added sugars! I'd make a huge batch, freeze some…and devour some!
That sounds like the perfect plan! Thanks Rebecca 🙂
So pretty, so easy, and so flavorful. This would be great on so many things-especially at brunch (mmm…pancakes, yogurt, Bellini)!
Thanks Jessica! That sounds like the perfect brunch- I'll bring the pancakes if you make the bellinis 🙂
So…I think I'm making ice cream for breakfast tomorrow just so I can put this on top. It looks so, so good, and I love how simple it is! <3 <3 <3
Sounds like a plan! Thanks Farrah!!
Love when the egg yolk drips into the pasta for extra sauce. This looks delicious!
Isn't that the best! Thanks Cathleen!