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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal359
  • fat9g
  • saturates5g
  • carbs53g
  • sugars34g
  • fibre5g
  • protein12g
  • salt0.2g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Put the apples in a pan with 100ml water and cook gently until almost softened. Turn up the heat. Add the cranberries, mixed spice and 3 tbsp of the caster or granulated sugar and bubble until saucy. You can make this a day before serving.

  • step 2

    Tip the oats, milk, vanilla and remaining sugar into a big saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for 4-5 mins until creamy. Divide between 6 bowls and top with the warm or cold fruit mixture.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2012

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A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.6 ratings

vjvthomson

I've been making this compote every Christmas since the first time I saw it in the GF magazine, about 9 or 10 years ago. It is a seasonal favourite and I look forward to it every winter!

babsfazekas

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Just made the compote and had some if it with ice cream for dessert, looking forward to putting the rest on my morning porridge. I used dried cranberries which may be why mine didn't turn out as red and juicy as in the picture - will double the water next time. Will definitely make again, very…

AMB1966

Thanks Peter for helping out

AMB1966

Can you please explain which spices "mixed spice" covers?

judycollins

It's likely to be a litre!

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