Cornish Spiced Apple Compote

• Bramley apples↗5

  peeled and sliced

• granulated sugar↗50g g
• lemon↗1

  juiced

• apple cider↗150ml ml
• ground nutmeg↗pinch of
• clovepinch of
• star anise1
• Granny Smith apples7

  peeled and cubed

• thyme sprigs↗2

  leaves collected

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Bramley apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, 100 ml of cider and all the spices in a saucepan over medium heat, uncovered, for about 8‑10 minutes until soft. Remove the star anise.

2. 2

   Blend to a puree, then return to the saucepan. Add the Granny Smith apples and simmer over low heat for 1 hour until soft but still slightly crisp. Store refrigerated for up to three days. To serve, reheat if chilled and stir in the thyme and remaining cider.