This delicious Apple-Pear Compote features two favorite autumn fruits. We enjoy it served over granola with a dollop of Greek yogurt as an alternative to our breakfast oatmeal. It’s also a lovely dessert on its own or flavored with a little brandy or rum and spooned over vanilla ice cream.
Everywhere I look lately, bloggers are posting their favorite oatmeal recipes. And rightly so. The leaves are changing, the temperatures are falling, and it’s quickly becoming the season for warm, comforting recipes.
I like a nice bowl of warm, spiced oatmeal on a cool morning, too. But, to be honest, I get tired of it pretty quickly. I enjoy a little something different once in a while.
This Pear and Apple Compote with Yogurt and Granola is a great alternative to our everyday oatmeal. It’s warm and deliciously comforting and just different enough not to be boring! A bowl of granola topped with a bit of Greek yogurt and fruit. My idea of a perfect autumn breakfast. Yum!
— This post was originally published on October 10, 2014. It has been updated with additional information.
Recipe Snapshot
Cuisine: American
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 2
Primary Ingredient(s): Apples, pears, raisins, granola, yogurt
Skill Level: Easy
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Ingredient Notes
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- Cooking Apples — Cooking apples are those varieties that hold their shape better when cooked. Examples of cooking apple varieties are Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Winesap, Pink Lady, and Granny Smith.
- Pears — I used red Bartlett pears in this recipe, but almost any variety of pear is fine.
- Sugar — Use your choice of white granulated sugar, cane sugar, or light brown sugar. Brown sugar will add a slight caramelized taste.
- Raisins — Choose either dark raisins or golden raisins, or substitute currants if you like.
- Granola — Use your favorite purchased granola from the grocery’s cereal aisle, or make your own with my Homemade Granola recipe.
- Greek Yogurt — I enjoy a vanilla-flavored yogurt for this recipe, but plain is just as good.
The complete ingredient list with detailed measurements is included in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Apple-Pear Compote with Yogurt and Granola
- Peel and core the apples and pears, and cut them into similar-sized chunks. Place the fruit, along with the sugar, cinnamon, and water, in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pears and apples are tender. The cooking time is up to you. If you like your fruit a bit softer, cook it longer. Stir frequently during the cooking time.
- About halfway through cooking, stir in the raisins.
- Divide the granola among 4 bowls and top each with two tablespoons Greek yogurt and 1/4 of the pear-apple compote. Drizzle the milk or cream around the edges of the bowl. Dust the top with a bit of ground cinnamon if you like. Serve warm.
Variations and Serving Suggestions
- Serve the compote warm over a slice of pound cake with a dollop of whipped cream.
- If serving for dessert, add two tablespoons rum or brandy to the compote near the end of cooking.
- Layer apple-pear compote with vanilla custard.
- Cook the compote until the fruit has broken down further and serve as a pancake topping.
- Serve over warm French toast.
- Substitute your favorite fruits. Peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, and cherries all make delicious compotes.
- Serve as a side dish with chicken or pork.
Questions About Apple Pear Compote
The word compote is a French word for mixture. Compote is the culinary term for chunky pieces of fruit that have been stewed in a sugary syrup.
You can easily make this compote in advance. Store the finished recipe tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat over low heat or in the microwave.
If your compote is too runny, you can add a tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a little water. The cornstarch slurry should be stirred into the hot fruit mixture and cooked for 1 minute.
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Recipe
Apple Pear Compote with Yogurt and Granola
Ingredients
- 2 large cooking apples peeled and cored
- 2 pears peeled and cored
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 cups granola
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Cut the apples and pears into similar sized chunks. Place them, along with the sugar, cinnamon, and water in a heavy bottomed sauce pan.2 large cooking apples, 2 pears, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 tablespoons water
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes or until the pears and apples are soft. Stir frequently during the cooking time.
- About halfway through cooking stir in the raisins.¼ cup raisins
- Divide the granola among 4 bowls and top each bowl with 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt and 1/4 of the pear-apple compote. Drizzle 2 tablespoons milk or cream around the edges of each bowl. Serve warm.
Notes
- May be made in advance and stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat over low heat or in the microwave.
- If the compote seems too runny, thicken it with cornstarch dissolved in a little water. Stir the mixture into the hot fruit mixture and cook for 1 minute.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.
Amazing pear apple compote yogurt granola! Will have to try this for my family.
Absolutely love your creative idea with pear apple compote yogurt granola! Never seen something like this! Definitely i will try to make it too! Thx for sharing!
MMM, this looks like a hug in a bowl! I adore cooked fruit, I so want this right now!
I love all the tastes and textures you have going on here, Lana. Lovely for breakfast…or any time.
YUM. That looks so warm and toasty — perfect for chilly mornings like today.
There is nothing more comforting than fresh apples and pears. That warm compote sounds perfect with the yogurt and granola. So perfect for breakfast or dessert :)
I love fall because it sooo easy to enjoy delish recipes like this one! Perfect!
Oh yes pear and apples are the perfect combination. Your recipe sounds great!
I would eat this for breakfast lunch dinner and dessert : )
Wonderful fall fruits together and I am sucker for anything with oats! Delish!
Yes this is a bright and fresh change from all the oatmeal recipes seen lately. Thanks for the idea!
We like it for a change, Melissa. Of course, we still enjoy our oatmeal, too!
Perfect combination of flavors. So fall and so pretty!
Thanks, Melanie. It is just right for a cool Fall morning!
I never really combine pear and apple, what a great idea!
They do make a nice combination. The flavors blend very well.
I love anything oats – and I would totally eat this for breakfast AND dessert. Perfect for the season!
I hadn’t thought of it, Heather, but this would be a nice dessert. Maybe swap out the Greek yogurt for frozen yogurt or ice cream.
My husband loves pears so he’d love this!
I love pears, too, but rarely use them in cooking. They really add a great flavor to this recipe.