Apple and pear compote with oranges and chocolate cookies

6 servings

55 minutes

Apple-pear compote with oranges and chocolate cookies is a refined dessert of French cuisine, combining the tenderness of fruits and the richness of chocolate. The history of this compote traces back to traditional French recipes where fruits are stewed in their own juice with aromatic spices. Sweet apples and pears infused with citrus notes of orange and warmth of cinnamon create a rich flavor full of light acidity and natural sweetness. Their silky texture is harmoniously complemented by crunchy chocolate cookies, providing a pleasant contrast to the dessert. This dessert is perfect as a standalone treat or paired with delicate cottage cheese or sour cream, highlighting its unique gastronomic value. It evokes a sense of coziness and warmth, reminiscent of the French art of enjoying food.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 432
• Proteins: 5.3g
• Fats: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 60.6g

Ingredients

• Apple: 6 pc
• Pears: 2 pc
• Lemon juice: 15 ml
• Oranges: 2 pc
• Cinnamon sticks: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 130 g
• Butter: 125 g
• Cocoa: 15 g
• Powdered sugar: 50 g
• Egg white: 1 pc
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Wash and dry the oranges. Peel 0.5 orange and squeeze juice from both oranges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 2 pieces
   • Oranges: 2 pieces

2. In a large pot, bring the juice and zest to a boil with sugar and cinnamon. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Cinnamon sticks: 1 g

3. Wash the apples and pears, dry them, peel and cut into cubes. Drizzle the fruits with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 6 pieces
   • Pears: 2 pieces
   • Lemon juice: 15 ml

4. Place the fruits in a pot with orange juice, bring to a boil, and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes. The apples and pears should become soft, and the juice should almost completely reduce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 6 pieces
   • Pears: 2 pieces
   • Oranges: 2 pieces

5. Serve the compote with cottage cheese or sour cream.

6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees for chocolate cookies. Soften the butter. Line the baking tray with parchment.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 125 g

7. Beat softened butter into a foam with powdered sugar and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg white and gently fold it into the butter mixture, continuing to beat. Gradually mix in cocoa and flour until a homogeneous dough is formed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 125 g
   • Powdered sugar: 50 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Egg white: 1 piece
   • Cocoa: 15 g
   • Wheat flour: 130 g

8. Fill the pastry bag with dough and pipe cookies in the shape of a snail onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 cm space between them.

9. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes. Place the finished cookies on a rack and let them cool completely.