APPLE COMPOTE

Ingredients:
Firm apples - 1 kg
Sugar - 1 cup
Lemon juice - 1-2 tbsp
Cloves - 3-4
Cinnamon powder  -1 tsp

Method:

• Make a sugar syrup with sugar and 1/2 cup water.
• Wash the apples, peel and cut into little thin slices and drop into the hot syrup immediately.
• Add lemon juice and cloves and slowly bring to boil and simmer for a couple of minutes.
• Cover the pan, remove from the heat, and allow to stand for about 15 minutes.
• The apple slices should be tender, but not mushy.
• When it is cool, lift the apples out with slotted spoon and place gently in a serving dish.
• Bring the syrup back to the boil, and simmer for a few minutes if necessary to reduce.
• It should be slightly thick. Remove the cloves and stir in cinnamon powder.
• Let the syrup cool slightly and pour it over the apples.
• Chill before serving.