Spiced apple Bellini
Try this homemade spiced apple compote recipe - mix with River Cottage sparkling wine for a festive Bellini!
Method
Add all of the ingredients into saucepan and put on a medium heat. Add a splash of water and cook on a low heat stirring regularly until the apples have completely broken down, pour into a sieve and scrape the apples through - this will give you a smooth puree as well as removing the spices and herbs. Allow to cool completely and then refrigerate.
To serve, pop a dessert spoon of compote in the bottom of a champagne flute and pour over chilled River Cottage sparkling wine, give it a gentle stir and then enjoy!
Ingredients
For the compote
2 decent sized Bramley apples, peeled, cored and cut into 2 cm chunks
½ stick of cinnamon
2 star anise
2 pods cardamon
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs of thyme
1 tblsp soft brown sugar or honey