If your apple compote seems too juicy, continue cooking it for a few more minutes to allow more of the juices to evaporate. Some compote recipes have added juice, such as cider, orange juice, or lemon juice and may have a thinner consistency. This recipe has no added juice; usually the apples are juicy enough on their own. The melted butter and sugar combine to make a sweet syrup which coats the chopped apples.