Saffron Rosewater Chia Pudding With Apple Compote
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Chia Pudding:

1. Combine the chia seeds with water, coconut milk, rosewater, and cardamom, stir few times and let it gel.
2. Mix saffron with hot water in a small cup until dissolved. Pour onto the chia pudding and stir to evenly distribute. Then add in the maple syrup.

To Make the Apple Compote:

1. As the chia pudding thickens, add the diced apple to a small pot over medium heat, pour a splash of water, cover and let it cook for 5 minutes or so until tender. Season with coconut sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom, stir and let it cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
2. Layer the chia pudding with apple compote, sprinkle with pistachios if desired.