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                                         Pour water in a medium saucepan together with the cinnamon sticks, the apple skins and cores.  Bring to a boil, covered, for 15 minutes over medium high heat. Drain and discard both cores and skins.   Return apple water to saucepan and bring to a boil.  Add apples.   Turn apples with a spoon when liquid begins to boil again.   Repeat twice while mixture is boiling. Cover saucepan and boil for 2 more minutes until apples are soft but do not break apart.   Remove from the heat and place saucepan over a cold water bowl to srop cooking process.
 
Transfer compote to a bowl when it is warm.
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