Funked Out Apple Compote Food

APPLE COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, Calvados, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt and bring to a boil. Boil gently until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the apples and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples are very tender and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and remove the vanilla bean pods. Let cool to room temperature before serving. (The mixture will thicken as it cools.) Serve as an accompaniment to breakfast items, such as toast, French toast, waffles, pancakes, or as a topping for ice cream or pound cakes.

APPLE COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a saucepot on medium-high heat, add the apples, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar and nutmeg. Simmer over medium heat until the apples are tender and the juices are thickened to a thin syrup, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.

FUNKED OUT RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, vanilla, and rice. Bring to a simmer over low heat and allow cook until rice is tender, about 35 to 40 minutes
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and powdered sugar. Slowly temper the eggs by adding the hot rice mixture, a little at a time, while whisking. Once the eggs become warm, add them back to the pan. Stir constantly until the pudding thickens. Add the white chocolate chips and stir until combined and smooth. Stir in the cherries, then remove the pan from the heat and mix until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
• Refrigerate the pudding for 1 to 2 hours. Remove from the refrigerator, scoop the pudding into serving dishes and garnish with fresh mint, cherries and chocolate chips

APPLE COMPOTE

Steps:

• Place apples and water in a heavy saucepan and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture is bubbling. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook, stirring often, until the apples have cooked down but still have some texture, 15 to 20 minutes. Add sugar, lemon or lime juice, and spices, cover and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, or serve warm or hot.